In the Shadow of Jezebel: A Novel

Mesu Andrews

Jan 2020 · Treasures of His Love Book 4 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Lisa Larsen

About this audiobook

Princess Jehosheba wants nothing more than to please the harsh and demanding Queen Athaliah, daughter of the notorious Queen Jezebel. Her work as a priestess in the temple of Baal seems to do the trick. But when a mysterious letter from the dead prophet Elijah predicts doom for the royal household, Jehosheba realizes that the dark arts she practices reach beyond the realm of earthly governments. To further Athaliah and Jezebel's strategies, she is forced to marry Yahweh's high priest and enters the unfamiliar world of Yahweh's temple. Can her new husband show her the truth and love she craves? And can Jehosheba overcome her fear and save the family-and the nation-she loves? With deft skill, Mesu Andrews brings Old Testament passages to life, revealing a fascinating story of the power of unconditional love.

Ratings and reviews

Captivating from the first words, I love how this story came alive under the narrator's voice. Engaging and thought provoking, I could not help but want to know more. The wickedness of Jezebel and Athaliah, the meekness of Jehoseba and the understanding that God is not finished with you yet. I love the research that went into the story and how the author dealt with the areas of sin and idolatry without sugarcoating it. It's definitely one I'd go back to again. I received a complimentary copy o

He'll teach her hope, she'll give him her heart... In The Shadow Of Jezebel has been the Mesu Andrews book I was most curious about. Partly because I've really come to love her books and part slightly morbid anticipation. If you were raised in the church like I was or have read even a smidgen of your Bible, just the name Jezebel conjures up dark thoughts and a little dread. Seriously, the woman was BAD news for everyone around her and her daughter, Athaliah, was no improvement. You know things are just not going to go well for everyone involved... I, honestly, had the most interesting reactions to In The Shadow Of Jezebel. I didn't particularly care for Sheba (Jehosheba) for much of the book. But I FELT for her all the way through. Jehoida, though, was someone I personally understood a little bit better, especially his irritation with people who won't do the right thing because it IS the right thing. Mesu Andrews's books are always hard-hitting stories that are just as applicable today as they are historically accurate. They will wrench the heart right out of your chest with their intensity and then place it right back in with their message of faith and hope. The narrator of this audiobook version of the story did an excellent job capturing that spirit and bringing it to life in a truly vivid way. Simply put, she was great! Needless to say, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend In The Shadow Of Jezebel, the Treasures Of His Love series, author Mesu Andrews, and especially this audiobook... (I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)

A very intriguing look at Israel's history through the characters found in the Bible but with a deeper look into their lives in the work of fiction that encompasses the culture of the people of that times. I listen to it in audiobook and was lawd into the story by the narrator's flawless and inviting voice that took my away to the past of millennias. I definitely recommend this story!

About the author

Mesu Andrews is a Christy Award-winning, bestselling author of biblical novels and devotional studies, whose deep understanding of and love for God's word brings the Bible alive for readers. Mesu lives in Indiana with her husband, Roy. Visit her at MesuAndrews.com.

After earning a degree in musical theater and spending several years hustling on the business side of the film industry, Lisa Larsen has found her way back to her first love: performing. When she's not narrating, she's devoting time to her daughters, baking healthy treats, or enjoying a DIY project with her husband.