About the Book:A woman with a devastating secret. A man bent on proving his worth. A chance encounter that catapults them into the heart of history.
When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God’s plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. Their courtship unwittingly shadowed by murder and betrayal, Priscilla and Aquila slowly work to build a community of believers, while their lives grow increasingly complicated thanks to a shaggy dog, a mysterious runaway, and a ruthless foe desperate for love. But when they’re banished from their home by a capricious emperor, they must join forces with an unusual rabbi named Paul and fight to turn treachery into redemption.
With impeccable research and vivid detail, Daughter of Rome is both an emotive love story and an immersive journey through first-century Rome and Corinth, reminding readers once again why Debbie Macomber has said that “no one brings the Bible to life like Tessa Afshar.”
Read an excerpt from Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar on the publisher's website.
My Thoughts:
My local book club chose to read Daughter of Rome by
Tessa Afshar. As expected, the novel was well-written. I found the characters
both likeable and relatable, especially Priscilla. Though the story was fully
developed as it is, I think I would have been happy to read another 200 pages
of these wonderfully interesting characters and their beautiful character
growth.
I loved how Tessa Afshar used Daughter of Rome’s
characters and their situations to breathe new life into spiritual truths. In a
gentle and refreshing manner, she addressed topics such as forgiveness, trusting
God, and more. One of my favorites quotes occurred on page 315: “The spiritual treasures
that belong to you are vast, Son. The ability to speak to Yeshua. To hear from
him. To help others through your prayers. To love rightly. … An endless trove
of worthy treasures has been set aside for you.” I marked many passages and our
book club had abundant topics to discuss.
Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar is a stand alone
novel though two characters from Thief of Corinth do appear in minor
roles. I recommend Daughter of Rome to any one who enjoys Biblical
fiction. My husband read this book and enjoyed it, so its appeal is not limited
to women.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy
of this book by the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
I like that this sounds like well-researched historical fiction as well as being Biblical fiction. It's such an important era for the future of the world so I I would be interested to read this portrayal
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