A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion, #1)
by Francine Rivers, Richard Ferrone
A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers, Richard Ferrone holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 55.6K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 520 pages.
About A Voice in the Wind
“The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like the thousands of bodies that lay where they had fallen in street battles.” With this opening sentence, A Voice in the Wind transports readers back to Jerusalem during the first Jewish-Roman War, some seventy years after the death of Christ. Following the prides and passions of a group of Jews, Romans and Barbarians living at the time of the siege, the narrative is centered on an ill-fated romance between a steadfast slave girl, Hadassah, and Marcus, the brother of her owner and a handsome aristocrat. After surviving the massacre of her family and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, Hadassah is captured and sold to a well-to-do merchant’s family. Brought to Rome, she is pressed into service as a personal slave to hedonistic Julia Valerian. Hadassah struggles to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and to treat her masters in a manner in keeping with His teachings, but she is forced to keep her religious identity a secret in order to survive. Confused and alone, she has only her faith to cling to as she tries to subtly bring God into the lives of her captors. Reckless, impulsive, and villainous, Julia tries to undermine Hadassah at every turn. But Julia’s brother, Marcus, is a different sort altogether. Is it possible for a love between Hadassah and Marcus to flourish considering not only their differing stations in life, but also the gap between Hadassah’s unrelenting faith and Marcus’ lack of belief in anything? Simultaneously, Atretes, a captured soldier from Germania, is forced to become a gladiator. This is the time of Rome’s decline and the decadence of a civilization on the verge of self-destruction serves as a powerful backdrop to the Barbarian’s struggle for survival in the arena.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Francine Rivers, Richard Ferrone |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 520 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Romance, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 4.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 55,556 |
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What genre is A Voice in the Wind?
A Voice in the Wind is categorized as Historical Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is A Voice in the Wind worth reading?
Based on 55.6K reader ratings, A Voice in the Wind has an average score of 4.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A Voice in the Wind?
A Voice in the Wind has 520 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote A Voice in the Wind?
A Voice in the Wind was written by Francine Rivers, Richard Ferrone. It was first published in 1993.
What is the ISBN for A Voice in the Wind?
The ISBN-13 for A Voice in the Wind is 9780842377510.0.
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