Isaiah's Daughter: A Novel Of Prophets and Kings

Mesu Andrews is the award-winning author of Love Amid the Ashes and numerous other novels, including The Pharoah's Daughter and Miriam.
Her deep understanding of and love for God's Word brings the biblical world alive for readers.  Mesu lives in North Carolina with her husband, Roy, and dog, Zeke.  She enjoys her full tribe of grandchildren and quiet days in the mountains.

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Book Synopsis:
Whips cracked.
Soldiers shouted.
My feet blistered in a sunbaked wilderness.
We kept walking, walking, walking...
The Hebrews are a divided nation.  Israel in the north - ten tribes strong - has bowed to pagan worship.  In Judah's two tribes, and evil king mocks Kind David's legacy while a remnant of Yahweh's faithful cling desperately to their one true God.  
Caught in the middle of the warring is an orphaned girl named Ishma - meaning "desolation".  Her short life already mirrors the name.
Yet Yahweh's plan for her has only just begun.
Ishma enters the prophet Isaiah's home as a household servant, but her quick mind and lively spirit gain the friendship of Prince Hezekiah.  When Isaiah sees their relationship mature, he adopts Ishma, giving her a royal pedigree and a new name.  Ishma becomes Hephzibah - "delight of the Lord" - and the desolate captive becomes Judah's queen.
But loving Hezekiah will require more of Hephzibah than she ever imagined.  From Ahaz's terrifying reign to the Assyrian threat and Isaiah's own perplexing prophecies - Ziba remains trapped by fear, facing an uncertain future.  Will palace life lead to freedom from her past?  Or can she trust everything to the only One who gives life and delivers both a captive heart and a desperate nation?

My Thoughts About The Book:
I used to think "biblical fiction" was such an oxymoron and then I read a Mesu Andrew's book.  Every book by Andrews from that point forward has landed on my keeper shelf.  Her newest book, just released today, Isaiah's Daughter, did not disappoint and may be her best yet.
Covering scripture passages from large portions of the book of Isaiah, 2 Chronicles, 1st and 2nd Kings, Mesu takes readers into the world of King Hezekiah and Hephzibah, "delight of the Lord".  Before they were king and queen, they were Hezi and Ishma.  Staying true to the biblical narrative and employing beautiful and appropriate artistic license, Mesu weaves the journey of a little boy and girl that will captivate readers.  Mesu transports readers with descriptive historical details and careful research back in time and highlights spiritual truths that transform.

"Talk with Yahweh, Ishma.  A bond will form, and He'll become familiar, someone you can trust. You'll come to know His voice."

 Reading Isaiah's Daughter will not be just another book you read but an experience; an experience that will draw you to search the scriptures for yourself and draw you closer to a God Who transforms.

*I was given a complimentary Advanced Readers' copy of the book.  All opinions stated here are my own.  This is disclosed in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR.  Part 255 Guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.

*You have a chance to win a copy of the book HERE.

Blessings,
Jennifer