The Queen's Handmaid - Softcover

Higley, Tracy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1401686842 ISBN 13: 9781401686840

Publisher: Thomas Nelson, 2014

Synopsis

A jealous Egyptian queen. A lascivious Galilean governor. A beautiful servant girl. Theirs is a story of prophecy, self-discovery, and revelation.

The year is 39 BC. All of Alexandria awaits the arrival of Herod, the Galilean governor with his eye on the Judean kingship. The handmaid of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, receives a troubling visit from her aging mentor.

An orphan since birth, Lydia lives in the palace at the demand of Cleopatra and her royal child, the son of Julius Caesar. But Lydia has a growing problem on her hands: her beauty is becoming a liability to the aging queen, and the visiting Herod’s undisguised interest only makes matters worse.

When Lydia’s mentor is murdered, the handmaid inherits a daunting task. An ancient set of sealed scrolls, the secret writings of the prophet Daniel, must be returned to Jerusalem—before those who killed her mentor destroy the scrolls as well. The future of the Israelites depends on it. So Lydia leaves the palace to serve as lady’s maid to Herod’s wife in the Holy City.

As Lydia is absorbed into the machinations of Herod’s household, her mission— and her people’s hope of a Messianic King—are endangered at every turn. Can Lydia avoid the adulterous intentions of Herod? Can she deliver the scrolls to the mysterious man on the steps of the Temple? Will the true King of Israel ever rise?

"Higley amazes us with another of her action-packed feats of storytelling." —RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 Stars, TOP PICK! (on Palace of Darkness)

About this title

About the Author

Tracy L. Higley started her first novel at age eight and has been hooked on writing ever since. She has authored nine novels, including Garden of Madness and So Shines the Night. Tracy is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Ancient History and has traveled through Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Italy, researching her novels and falling into adventures. See her travel journals and more at TracyHigley.com. Twitter: @TLHigley Facebook: tracyhigley

Review

“Rich in historic detail, Higley’s vivid writing brings to life the plots and intrigues that swirled through the ancient world...' (CBA Retailers + Resources)

“Higley writes a fast-paced engaging plot that is not quickly forgotten. Readers will be enamored by the love story of Lydia; she may be a handmaid, but God has given her a life of service and devotion to Him.” (RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ stars)

Edition details

• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1401686842
• ISBN 13: 9781401686840
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 400