Shelter of the Most High (Cities of Refuge #2) (Review)
Paperback, 352 pages
Published October 2nd 2018 by Bethany House Publishers
Historical,Biblical,Fiction
Book Summary
The daughter of a pagan high priest, Sofea finds solace from her troubles in the freedom of the ocean. But when marauders attack her village on the island of Sicily, she and her cousin are taken across the sea to the shores of Canaan. Eitan has lived in Kedesh, a City of Refuge, for the last eleven years, haunted by a tragedy in his childhood and chafing at the boundaries placed on him. He is immediately captivated by Sofea, but revealing his most guarded secret could mean drawing her into the danger of his past. As threats from outside the walls loom and traitors are uncovered within, Sofea and Eitan are plunged into the midst of a murder plot. Will they break free from the shackles of the past in time to uncover the betrayal and save their lives and the lives of those they love?
My Review
If you've never read biblical fiction and think it may be boring and preachy let me assure you this author will fascinate you as you read.
I was swept back to 1388 BC as the author's talented pen wove a haunting tale
of capture,betrayal and a murderous plot.
Yet through all this love blossoms. This is the second book in
the Cities of Refuge series and the first I am reading but yet I don't feel as if I am missing parts of the story as the author does an excellent job
of bringing us up to date on the past story.
I can't give enough praise to this author for how she writes
her books. She takes a time period and biblical events
not many know about and weaves them into
historically informative and fascinating to read books.
I enjoyed
reading the author's note at the back
of the book
describing the writing of and her historical research
of the book. Fascinating Questions for Conversation round out
the book. I can't wait to see what Connilyn Cossette puts out next. Pub Date 02 Oct 2018. I was given a review copy by the author. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
