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The Woman from Lydia
Written by Angela Hunt
Narrated by Rachel Botchan
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Widowed Euodia, known to her neighbors as “the Lydian woman,” seeks to make a fresh start by moving to the foreign city of Philippi. She finds new purpose after meeting Paulos, apostle to the Gentiles, who opens her eyes to helping those in need, particularly women and those who have been enslaved.
Retired Roman soldier Hector has settled in Philippi with dreams of a future filled with wealth and status, pooling his army earnings with Lucius, his fellow comradein-arms turned business partner. His hopes are dashed, however, when Paulos robs their youngest enslaved girl of her lucrative ability to foretell the future, rendering her worthless to Hector’s ambition.
Determined to find someone to restore the girl’s valuable “gift,” Hector is willing to travel to the ends of the earth to do so. Following close behind him, Euodia and her servants embark on a journey to rescue Sabina and set her free forever.
Retired Roman soldier Hector has settled in Philippi with dreams of a future filled with wealth and status, pooling his army earnings with Lucius, his fellow comradein-arms turned business partner. His hopes are dashed, however, when Paulos robs their youngest enslaved girl of her lucrative ability to foretell the future, rendering her worthless to Hector’s ambition.
Determined to find someone to restore the girl’s valuable “gift,” Hector is willing to travel to the ends of the earth to do so. Following close behind him, Euodia and her servants embark on a journey to rescue Sabina and set her free forever.
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Angela Hunt
Angela Hunt is the bestselling author of more than 100 books, including The Tale of Three Trees, Don’t Bet Against Me, The Note, and The Nativity Story. Her nonfiction book Don’t Bet Against Me, written with Deanna Favre, spent several weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Angela and her husband make their home in Florida with their dogs.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Woman from Lydia is the first book in a new series (The Emissaries) by Christy Award winner and best-selling author, Angela Hunt. I highly recommend this sensational novel to everyone who enjoys Biblical or ancient historical fiction.
Step into the pages of this book which remain true to Scripture and history -- and immerse yourself in the turbulent era of the early Church where devoted Christians battled to uphold their faith against insurmountable odds. Feel the raw intensity of their struggles, as these believers braved a world set against them.
If you are an enthusiast of Christian fiction and/or biblical/ancient fiction -- you are encouraged to read The Woman from Lydia. Stand beside the woman from Lydia and watch as her unyielding commitment stands as a beacon of hope in the face of adversity.
The richness of this story details paths where faith intertwines with real-life conflicts and decisions. Angela Hunt offers a clear and impactful description of this fresh series: “Our own society -- which grows every more saturated with unbiblical worldviews -- Is not so different from that of ancient Rome. May we be challenged by the first-century believers’ vision, courage, and commitment to Messiah Yeshua.”
I am so thankful that this reading experience shed light on the transformative power of Christ and how His presence in our lives makes a difference -- now and for eternity. I pray I am always ready to give an answer when someone like the character Irene in this book says: “… tell us more about this God who walked with men.”
I received a paperback copy of The Woman from Lydia from its publisher Bethany House. I am neither obligated to write a positive review nor compensated for doing so. What you have just read reflects my authentic analysis and heartfelt impressions of this exceptional work of biblical fiction. I also listened to the audiobook version!1 person found this helpful