A Voice in the Wind

Francine Rivers

Sep 2012 · Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

About this ebook

Book 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece.

The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget—Hadassah.

While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as she’s torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire.

Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions

“Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.”
—Debbie Macomber

“As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.”
—Angela Hunt

“Francine redefined Christian fiction—honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing—demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.”
—Liz Curtis Higgs

“Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.”
—Bodie Thoene

“Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.”
—Romantic Times

Ratings and reviews

A beautiful yet full of sacrifice, well-written story fom Francine Rivers, take us back to the time where Christians tested for their faith in Christ. A must read story of young Haddasah, trully inspirational. Thankyou Francine!

The The Mark of the Lion series which starts with "The Voice in the Wind" is the best books I have ever read, besides the Bible. I got them for my mother also, and she felt the same. These books made me feel like I were right there with the characters, especialy the main character Hadassa.This young lady was full of faith, and love, and she touched the lives of many in these books. I really enjoyed these three books. I have read lots of books by Francine Rivers, but these three were over the top! Thanks Francine for sharing your wonderful talent with us!

This book is great! The love story is so touching! One word of warning, this book deals with all the decadence of Rome. All the sins. It is not a book for the innocent. Anyone who reads the everything in the world is perfect Christian books may be shocked. The fact the author shows this side of Rome lets you see how wonderfull Gods love is. Haddasah is a wonderfull handmaiden of God!

About the author

Francine Rivers received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. From 1976 to 1985, she had a successful writing career in the general market and her books won numerous awards. In 1986, she became a born-again Christian and started writing Christian fiction. Her book, Redeeming Love, is a retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the time of the California Gold Rush. Her Christian novels have won numerous awards including four Rita Awards, the Christy Award, the ECPA Gold Medallion, and the Holt Medallion in Honor of Outstanding Literary Talent. In 1997, she was inducted into the Romance Writers' of America Hall of Fame. She is the author of Lineage of Grace series, Mark of the Lion series, and Sons of Encouragement series. In 2014 her title, Bridge to Haven, made The New York Times Best Seller List. Her latest bestseller is The Masterpiece, published in February 2018.