I was not sure about reading Biblical Fiction. I have read a few and was quite disappointed. That is not the case with Jill Eileen Smith’s The Wives of David series. The first book, Michal, was fascinating. The second book Abigail is just as fascinating. Jill Eileen Smith does a wonderful job of keeping her fictional account of Abigail in line with the Biblical account. One of my favorite parts of this series is how Smith deals with the multiple wife aspect. I also found myself drawn into the story with more emotion. At times when reading the Word I have a tendency not to think of the characters as emotional beings too. They are. Jill Eileen Smith portrays that very well. The books are a rich portrail of one of the Bible’s most fascinating characters, David, and his wives.
I have really enjoyed The Wives of David series and cannot wait to read the next book.
About the Book:
What price must she pay for true love?
Her days marked by turmoil and faded dreams, Abigail has resigned herself to a life with a man she does not love. When her husband Nabal’s foolish pride angers David and his men, she boldly steps forward to save her family—and David, the would-be king, takes notice.
Circumstances offer Abigail a second chance at happiness with the handsome David, and she takes a leap of faith to join his wandering tribe. But her struggles are far from over. How can she share his love with the other women he insists on marrying?
Available February 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Thank You Revell for my review copy.
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