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The Herod Chronicles #1
The Warrior
A deadly assault...
A former soldier in the Jewish army, NATHAN OF RUMAH, just wants a quiet life on his family’s olive farm. But his idyll ends abruptly when he rescues a wealthy and prominent Pharisee and his family from a brutal attack by rebels he calls friends. Nathan vows to right the wrong, never guessing it will lead to his hasty marriage to the Pharisee’s shy daughter, ALEXANDRA ONIAS. The tender passion he finds with his new wife only strengthens his need to seek justice for her and her family.
A formidable warrior...
Determined to end the bloody rebellion against Rome, Nathan picks up his sword again, seeking help from his friend Herod, the newly-minted governor of Galilee, and the man who will one day be called HEROD THE GREAT. Betrayed by friends and hunted by neighbors, Nathan and Alexandra fight side by side to protect their loved ones, their home, and their very lives. But the couple's blossoming love faces ruin when the rebels strike out and Nathan unleashes the full fury of... The Warrior.
A former soldier in the Jewish army, NATHAN OF RUMAH, just wants a quiet life on his family’s olive farm. But his idyll ends abruptly when he rescues a wealthy and prominent Pharisee and his family from a brutal attack by rebels he calls friends. Nathan vows to right the wrong, never guessing it will lead to his hasty marriage to the Pharisee’s shy daughter, ALEXANDRA ONIAS. The tender passion he finds with his new wife only strengthens his need to seek justice for her and her family.
A formidable warrior...
Determined to end the bloody rebellion against Rome, Nathan picks up his sword again, seeking help from his friend Herod, the newly-minted governor of Galilee, and the man who will one day be called HEROD THE GREAT. Betrayed by friends and hunted by neighbors, Nathan and Alexandra fight side by side to protect their loved ones, their home, and their very lives. But the couple's blossoming love faces ruin when the rebels strike out and Nathan unleashes the full fury of... The Warrior.
309 pages, ebook
First published November 8, 2013
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Wanda Ann Thomas
18 books71 followersWanda Ann Thomas is the author of Sweet Historical Western Romances and Historical Christian Fiction. She adores heart-felt love stories, featuring honorable heroes and courageous heroines. Men and women who will brave any danger for loved ones and who struggle against overwhelming obstacles to win their happily ever after.
Wanda starts each day bright and early at her computer writing and drinking coffee. When the weather allows she and her husband average three rounds of golf a week. She confesses to being overly fond of chocolate chips cookies, winter vacations spent in sunny Florida, and her large boisterous family.
Wanda starts each day bright and early at her computer writing and drinking coffee. When the weather allows she and her husband average three rounds of golf a week. She confesses to being overly fond of chocolate chips cookies, winter vacations spent in sunny Florida, and her large boisterous family.
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November 21, 2015
The Warrior is a historical novel by Wanda Ann Thomas which is set in the times of the Maccabees. It is the first novel of the Herod Chronicles. I was intrigued by the series name; I wondered which Herod it referred to, and as it turns out, it is in reference to Herod the Great before he became known by that name. Herod isn't even a major character in the book. The warrior that the title refers to is actually Nathan of Rumah. He is a former soldier of the Jewish army which fought to place John Hyrcanus II as High Priest in Jerusalem. He is also a friend of Herod, whom he fought along side with to put Hyrcanus II into power. Nathan was a good soldier, so much so that he earned the nickname, "the Angel of Death." He received this name after slaying a significant number of opposing fighters who had swarmed and surrounded Herod during battle. However, Nathan is appalled by the darkness within him that allowed him to fight so viciously, and has retired from soldiering to work on his family's olive groves.
Although Judea has a High Priest and a ruling Sanhedrin, the land is still under Roman rule. Hyrcanus II is just a puppet who answers to Antipater, Herod's father, who serves Rome. Nathan tries to maintain neutrality in his politics; he remains friends with Herod, but is also friends with Jewish rebels who wish to run the Romans out of Judea. Nathan's rebel friends have been known to attack Roman sympathizers, even their own countrymen.
One day he stumbles across a family of a Pharisee, Simeon Onias, whose family had been attacked by the rebel, Judas the Zealot, and his men. They have made off with Lydia, one of Simeon's daughters, and had forced Alexandra, the another daughter of Simeon to cut the face of his son, James, with a sword. Simeon has also been severely beaten. Nathan can't understand what a religious man like Simeon is doing in Galilee, away from Jerusalem where most Pharisees live exclusively. He also can't understand why his friend Judas has attacked one of their own countrymen who obviously hated the rule of Rome as much as the rebels did. Nathan realizes that he must put a stop to the raids that the rebels are doing, even though he loathes to choose sides; it will look as if he is choosing to side with Rome, but in truth, he is appalled that Jewish people are attacking their own. When Alexandra makes an appeal to Nathan to rescue Lydia, he promises her that he will find Lydia and return her to her family. He feels guilty about the attack since he has done nothing to deter the raids from occurring in the past. It also doesn't hurt that he finds Alexandra uncommonly attractive, but tells himself that he has no business seeking a delicate female like her to be his wife.
When Nathan visits Simeon's home in Jerusalem to report his lack of success in finding Lydia, but wanting to gain more details about why the family was in Galilee, he is turned away. He finds out that Alexandra's engagement to a priest has ended because of her brief captivity under Judas, which could threaten the purity of the priestly line. Out of compassion, he tries to ease Alexandra's loneliness by making a suggestion to his sister, Mary, to befriend Alexandra, but through a huge misunderstanding on the part of others, finds himself engaged to be married to Alexandra. This part of the plot reminded me a lot of many plotlines in regencies where the hero and heroine find forced to marry to avoid scandal, although neither Nathan nor Alexandra did anything with the appearance of evil.
Nathan is a remarkable character; he seems to really care about doing the right thing and he has a faith in God. Some of his prayers are interspersed thoughout the novel. He stands up to the test and makes arrangements to marry Alexandra, even offering to give her six months for them to get to know each other before they actually marry. However, attempts are still being made against Alexandra's family, so Nathan insists on marrying Alexandra sooner than later so that he can protect her. How will their marriage weather against the differences in their social standings? Will Nathan find Lydia and return her to her family? Why was Simeon in Galilee? If Nathan gets help from Herod in order to find Lydia, what will this favour cost him? Can he continue to maintain neutrality and not choose between siding with the Romans or the rebels? Can he deal with the conflict that arises with the part of him that enjoys soldiering with the part of him that is appalled by his out of control and frenzied fighting instincts? Would a gentle woman like Alexandra be able to accept the darkness of his personality?
Alexandra is a bit of an interesting study too. She has been put down upon by her father and brother; male patriarchal attitudes reign supreme in her father's household. It is interesting to glimpse into how legalistic and rigid the Pharisee is towards his family and in his dealings with others. Alexandra has little freedom; her days are spent within the confines of her father's home, or at the temple, but she has not been allowed to venture even into the marketplace or to participate in many social activities outside. She has also had a relatively pampered life, so she views marriage to Nathan with great trepidation, even though she is deeply attracted to him. She feels inadequate to be Nathan's wife, thinking that a sturdier, stronger woman who is accustomed to hard work would be better suited to him than herself.
I found the characterization of Herod to be fascinating even though he plays a minor role in the story. He is a young man of 26 who is ambitious and shrewd. I didn't realize that historically, Herod had been raised as a Jew even though he was an Idumean. Although The Warrior is only fiction, Ms. Thomas writes Herod's character as being knowledgeable about Jewish culture and customs, and how Rome operated. I sort of liked him. In the novel, he came across as gregarious go-getting rogue, and I could see how a man like Nathan might be friends with him. This is a bit different that the King Herod that I have always pictured in my mind from the Bible: a jealous, insane king who was paranoid about being usurped. Perhaps historically, he was the latter, but it is interesting to imagine that he could possibly be just an ambitious man who didn't care for God or for His ways. That could make him not too different from many people who live in our world today.
In the case of the character of Simeon, Ms. Thomas shows him to be ambitious and crafty as his reasons for being in Galilee become known. In some ways, he didn't seem that much different than Herod in his ambitious nature, especially when he reveals that he is quite ready to toss aside aspects of the Law, and even the Pharisaical laws to achieve his ambitions. He is quite an unsympathetic character who many did not like in the novel, although it seemed as if Alexandra often sought his approval in vain. With his legalism and lack of love, he is definitely what I have always imagined a Pharisee to be like.
I also found the character of Judas the Zealot to be interesting. He is even more of a minor character than Herod, but he is an insane man who thinks that he is the Messiah. The man steals, beats others, takes a woman forcibly, and murders, but he is what his countrymen are looking for because he is against the Romans. He is a contrast to Jesus, our true Messiah, the One Who lives and upholds God's laws, Who treats everyone, both men and women, with dignity, Who was not recognized by His people, and Whom some thought was insane.
As I mentioned before, I recognize that The Warrior is just a novel, but I enjoyed thinking about what some of the characters represented. I enjoyed the historical fiction too.
Besides The Warrior, The Herod Chronicles also includes The Barbarian, The Stonecutter, and Warring Desires.
This review also appears on my blog at:
http://whatiscbreading.blogspot.ca
Although Judea has a High Priest and a ruling Sanhedrin, the land is still under Roman rule. Hyrcanus II is just a puppet who answers to Antipater, Herod's father, who serves Rome. Nathan tries to maintain neutrality in his politics; he remains friends with Herod, but is also friends with Jewish rebels who wish to run the Romans out of Judea. Nathan's rebel friends have been known to attack Roman sympathizers, even their own countrymen.
One day he stumbles across a family of a Pharisee, Simeon Onias, whose family had been attacked by the rebel, Judas the Zealot, and his men. They have made off with Lydia, one of Simeon's daughters, and had forced Alexandra, the another daughter of Simeon to cut the face of his son, James, with a sword. Simeon has also been severely beaten. Nathan can't understand what a religious man like Simeon is doing in Galilee, away from Jerusalem where most Pharisees live exclusively. He also can't understand why his friend Judas has attacked one of their own countrymen who obviously hated the rule of Rome as much as the rebels did. Nathan realizes that he must put a stop to the raids that the rebels are doing, even though he loathes to choose sides; it will look as if he is choosing to side with Rome, but in truth, he is appalled that Jewish people are attacking their own. When Alexandra makes an appeal to Nathan to rescue Lydia, he promises her that he will find Lydia and return her to her family. He feels guilty about the attack since he has done nothing to deter the raids from occurring in the past. It also doesn't hurt that he finds Alexandra uncommonly attractive, but tells himself that he has no business seeking a delicate female like her to be his wife.
When Nathan visits Simeon's home in Jerusalem to report his lack of success in finding Lydia, but wanting to gain more details about why the family was in Galilee, he is turned away. He finds out that Alexandra's engagement to a priest has ended because of her brief captivity under Judas, which could threaten the purity of the priestly line. Out of compassion, he tries to ease Alexandra's loneliness by making a suggestion to his sister, Mary, to befriend Alexandra, but through a huge misunderstanding on the part of others, finds himself engaged to be married to Alexandra. This part of the plot reminded me a lot of many plotlines in regencies where the hero and heroine find forced to marry to avoid scandal, although neither Nathan nor Alexandra did anything with the appearance of evil.
Nathan is a remarkable character; he seems to really care about doing the right thing and he has a faith in God. Some of his prayers are interspersed thoughout the novel. He stands up to the test and makes arrangements to marry Alexandra, even offering to give her six months for them to get to know each other before they actually marry. However, attempts are still being made against Alexandra's family, so Nathan insists on marrying Alexandra sooner than later so that he can protect her. How will their marriage weather against the differences in their social standings? Will Nathan find Lydia and return her to her family? Why was Simeon in Galilee? If Nathan gets help from Herod in order to find Lydia, what will this favour cost him? Can he continue to maintain neutrality and not choose between siding with the Romans or the rebels? Can he deal with the conflict that arises with the part of him that enjoys soldiering with the part of him that is appalled by his out of control and frenzied fighting instincts? Would a gentle woman like Alexandra be able to accept the darkness of his personality?
Alexandra is a bit of an interesting study too. She has been put down upon by her father and brother; male patriarchal attitudes reign supreme in her father's household. It is interesting to glimpse into how legalistic and rigid the Pharisee is towards his family and in his dealings with others. Alexandra has little freedom; her days are spent within the confines of her father's home, or at the temple, but she has not been allowed to venture even into the marketplace or to participate in many social activities outside. She has also had a relatively pampered life, so she views marriage to Nathan with great trepidation, even though she is deeply attracted to him. She feels inadequate to be Nathan's wife, thinking that a sturdier, stronger woman who is accustomed to hard work would be better suited to him than herself.
I found the characterization of Herod to be fascinating even though he plays a minor role in the story. He is a young man of 26 who is ambitious and shrewd. I didn't realize that historically, Herod had been raised as a Jew even though he was an Idumean. Although The Warrior is only fiction, Ms. Thomas writes Herod's character as being knowledgeable about Jewish culture and customs, and how Rome operated. I sort of liked him. In the novel, he came across as gregarious go-getting rogue, and I could see how a man like Nathan might be friends with him. This is a bit different that the King Herod that I have always pictured in my mind from the Bible: a jealous, insane king who was paranoid about being usurped. Perhaps historically, he was the latter, but it is interesting to imagine that he could possibly be just an ambitious man who didn't care for God or for His ways. That could make him not too different from many people who live in our world today.
In the case of the character of Simeon, Ms. Thomas shows him to be ambitious and crafty as his reasons for being in Galilee become known. In some ways, he didn't seem that much different than Herod in his ambitious nature, especially when he reveals that he is quite ready to toss aside aspects of the Law, and even the Pharisaical laws to achieve his ambitions. He is quite an unsympathetic character who many did not like in the novel, although it seemed as if Alexandra often sought his approval in vain. With his legalism and lack of love, he is definitely what I have always imagined a Pharisee to be like.
I also found the character of Judas the Zealot to be interesting. He is even more of a minor character than Herod, but he is an insane man who thinks that he is the Messiah. The man steals, beats others, takes a woman forcibly, and murders, but he is what his countrymen are looking for because he is against the Romans. He is a contrast to Jesus, our true Messiah, the One Who lives and upholds God's laws, Who treats everyone, both men and women, with dignity, Who was not recognized by His people, and Whom some thought was insane.
As I mentioned before, I recognize that The Warrior is just a novel, but I enjoyed thinking about what some of the characters represented. I enjoyed the historical fiction too.
Besides The Warrior, The Herod Chronicles also includes The Barbarian, The Stonecutter, and Warring Desires.
This review also appears on my blog at:
http://whatiscbreading.blogspot.ca
March 9, 2014
Historical Romance, Upper Galilee 48 BC
Nathan of Rumah earned the name the Angel of Death when he was a soldier in the Jewish army with his lethal talents. Now he just wants to have a quiet life on his family’s olive farm. Everything changes when he rescues a wealthy Pharisee and his family from rebels that Nathan calls friends.
Nathan is determined to right the wrong done to this family, never dreaming it would lead to his marriage to Alexandra the Pharisee’s shy daughter. The passion Nathan feels for Alexandra strengthens as he seeks justice for her and her family. Nathan picks up his sword again because he is determined to end the bloody rebellion against Rome. Nathan seeks help from the newly-minted governor of Galilee, Herod, his friend.
Alexandra Onias always expected to marry a scholar but finds herself married instead to a warrior who both enthralls and unnerves her. The risks her valiant husband had undertaken on behalf of her and her family is proving to come with a price that is turning out to be very high when Nathan’s countrymen turn against him. When Alexandra realizes how much Nathan has sacrificed for her she fights to save her husband from the rebel’s revenge and Herod’s ambition.
Nathan and Alexandra have been betrayed by those they thought of as friends so they fight side by side to save everything that means anything to them, their loved ones and their very lives along with their home. Can their blossoming love withstand the full fury of Nathan when the rebels strike out?
This is a wonderful historical story that comes to life for the reader. There are historical people in this story that many will recognize and the reader will see a different side to them as they get to explore an area that there are too few stories about. This is a start of a series that should prove to be very interesting. The characters are well written and interesting and help bring the story to life. The descriptions of the places and people are written in such a way that the reader will have no problem believing they are right there in the story with the characters. For those that enjoy stories of ancient Rome this is one to check out.
Nathan of Rumah earned the name the Angel of Death when he was a soldier in the Jewish army with his lethal talents. Now he just wants to have a quiet life on his family’s olive farm. Everything changes when he rescues a wealthy Pharisee and his family from rebels that Nathan calls friends.
Nathan is determined to right the wrong done to this family, never dreaming it would lead to his marriage to Alexandra the Pharisee’s shy daughter. The passion Nathan feels for Alexandra strengthens as he seeks justice for her and her family. Nathan picks up his sword again because he is determined to end the bloody rebellion against Rome. Nathan seeks help from the newly-minted governor of Galilee, Herod, his friend.
Alexandra Onias always expected to marry a scholar but finds herself married instead to a warrior who both enthralls and unnerves her. The risks her valiant husband had undertaken on behalf of her and her family is proving to come with a price that is turning out to be very high when Nathan’s countrymen turn against him. When Alexandra realizes how much Nathan has sacrificed for her she fights to save her husband from the rebel’s revenge and Herod’s ambition.
Nathan and Alexandra have been betrayed by those they thought of as friends so they fight side by side to save everything that means anything to them, their loved ones and their very lives along with their home. Can their blossoming love withstand the full fury of Nathan when the rebels strike out?
This is a wonderful historical story that comes to life for the reader. There are historical people in this story that many will recognize and the reader will see a different side to them as they get to explore an area that there are too few stories about. This is a start of a series that should prove to be very interesting. The characters are well written and interesting and help bring the story to life. The descriptions of the places and people are written in such a way that the reader will have no problem believing they are right there in the story with the characters. For those that enjoy stories of ancient Rome this is one to check out.
April 20, 2015
Historic Fiction/Romance Compelling
Wow, I wasn't expecting such a well written novel. Which makes me happy since it is rare that I like Christian fiction, although this would be more appropriately called Jewish fiction, taking place in Judea around 48 BC.
This is a romance, in that Nathan and Alexandra are central to the plot, and it's a well-done romance at that. But it's the gripping events of the time period that uplift this story from the Romance genre to solid Fiction (a compliment).
The author does a very good job of painting the dangerous political environment without becoming tedious, and she does a superb job of showing how hard it was to be a godly man in that era. I came to admire Nathan more and more as he steadfastly makes the right choice, time and time again, even as it puts him and his family in grave danger.
Major spoiler alert There is one part of the novel I found so surreal, I will never forget it. When
On a separate note, I found the look into this time period fascinating. The complete helplessness of women in that era is portrayed as a knife edge of hope and hopelessness throughout the story.
I was worried from the book blurb that Herod would be painted in a positive light, which I had a hard time imagining. But
I highly recommend this novel, with one caveat, I believe it will only interest Christian or Jewish readers. The novel is clean, which is surprising, because it is also a bit steamy, but all intimate scenes are after marriage and behind closed doors.
Wow, I wasn't expecting such a well written novel. Which makes me happy since it is rare that I like Christian fiction, although this would be more appropriately called Jewish fiction, taking place in Judea around 48 BC.
This is a romance, in that Nathan and Alexandra are central to the plot, and it's a well-done romance at that. But it's the gripping events of the time period that uplift this story from the Romance genre to solid Fiction (a compliment).
The author does a very good job of painting the dangerous political environment without becoming tedious, and she does a superb job of showing how hard it was to be a godly man in that era. I came to admire Nathan more and more as he steadfastly makes the right choice, time and time again, even as it puts him and his family in grave danger.
Major spoiler alert There is one part of the novel I found so surreal, I will never forget it. When
On a separate note, I found the look into this time period fascinating. The complete helplessness of women in that era is portrayed as a knife edge of hope and hopelessness throughout the story.
I was worried from the book blurb that Herod would be painted in a positive light, which I had a hard time imagining. But
I highly recommend this novel, with one caveat, I believe it will only interest Christian or Jewish readers. The novel is clean, which is surprising, because it is also a bit steamy, but all intimate scenes are after marriage and behind closed doors.
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February 11, 2015
As the debut novel from Wanda Ann Thomas, I found "The Warrior" to be a compelling, easy to read historical novel. While I enjoyed the storyline and the author's depiction of the conflicts of the time period, I was a bit frustrated with the characterization of one of the main characters, Alexandra Onias. I found it very difficult to believe that she would firstly fall in love with her husband so quickly despite her sheltered life, and secondly, after then falling madly in love, becoming irrationally jealous of her family's hired bondswoman. I found myself thinking, "Come on, Alexandra, you're better than that!" And I also believe the author is better than that. I did enjoy the characterization of Herod and Simeon Onias, as they had blind ambition and conflicting motives to give them depth.
I would have very much liked if the author had included a bibliography along with her historical note as I'd enjoy learning more about Herod and the time in which he lived.
All in all, "The Warrior" is an enjoyable quickly paced novel that fans of Biblical historical fiction will enjoy. Many thanks to Goodreads First Reads and Wanda Ann Thomas for my free copy!
I would have very much liked if the author had included a bibliography along with her historical note as I'd enjoy learning more about Herod and the time in which he lived.
All in all, "The Warrior" is an enjoyable quickly paced novel that fans of Biblical historical fiction will enjoy. Many thanks to Goodreads First Reads and Wanda Ann Thomas for my free copy!
April 27, 2014
I received this from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Nathan and Alexandra were a delightful pair to read about. I really enjoyed their story. It was nice reading about a time in the past when religion was the center of the daily lives. I loved being transported from this current life we have into a reality that wasn't that long ago in the grand scheme of life.
It took me a little bit to get into the book. To start identifying with the characters but once I was hooked there was no going back.
I would like to see what happens next in their life, where things took them.
If you like books that take you back to a time we only read about in history books then this is a great read for you.
Nathan and Alexandra were a delightful pair to read about. I really enjoyed their story. It was nice reading about a time in the past when religion was the center of the daily lives. I loved being transported from this current life we have into a reality that wasn't that long ago in the grand scheme of life.
It took me a little bit to get into the book. To start identifying with the characters but once I was hooked there was no going back.
I would like to see what happens next in their life, where things took them.
If you like books that take you back to a time we only read about in history books then this is a great read for you.
November 6, 2013
I wasn't sure what form of historical romance to expect, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a story which seemed reasonably authentic in historical and cultural detail with a gentle, loving romance at the heart. Most of the characters are fictional, but it helps explain some of the background at the time, especially that surrounding Herod - who you get to see as a person, not just a historical figure - and brings the attitudes of the Pharisees and Sanhedrin to light.
I'll be reading the rest of the series.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I'll be reading the rest of the series.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 3, 2015
I was given a copy of this book by the author, Wanda Ann Thomas, in exchange for an honest review. I really liked it. The book is set about 45 years before the birth of Christ. There is plenty of history, romance and suspense. All without swearing and explicit sex. Good, clean romance. I will be looking for more from this author. I give it 4 stars and can recommend for ages 16 and up.
October 16, 2019
Really Enjoyed this book
I have to admit I thought it was just going to be another chic-flic love story. But it was not!
And that’s what kept me turning the pages and reading on.
I enjoyed her development of her characters. Each was distinctive and unique.
Keep of the great work!
I have to admit I thought it was just going to be another chic-flic love story. But it was not!
And that’s what kept me turning the pages and reading on.
I enjoyed her development of her characters. Each was distinctive and unique.
Keep of the great work!
February 12, 2020
This book has plenty of action, sometimes to the point of forgetting to tie events together in between. This is the only reason I gave it 2 stars. This book is obsessed with the characters only thinking about sex. The author seems to delight in writing multiple sex scenes. Additionally, an extremely sheltered girl has no issues experiencing the pagan world? Not realistic for the time period.
September 17, 2018
This is an interesting story, but seems a bit short on research into the customs of the times. A sheltered young woman's wanton sexual behaviour seems a bit out of place for a book set in this time.
Seems like the author muddled the betrothal and wedding traditions together, and had little or no understanding of the mourning practices of the times. Nevertheless I read to the end because the basic story interested me.
(One of my pet hates is lack of deep research for the time the author is writing about.)
Seems like the author muddled the betrothal and wedding traditions together, and had little or no understanding of the mourning practices of the times. Nevertheless I read to the end because the basic story interested me.
(One of my pet hates is lack of deep research for the time the author is writing about.)
December 10, 2020
Another good book, but then I'm especially fond of historical fiction around the time just before, during and after our Lord was here. The only possible negative I can find with her books is that she does include some sexual scenes and gets pretty explicit about the start of them, leaving the rest to the imagination thankfully. I think the books would be better without the scenes, but I understand why others approve of them. It's something we each have to determine for ourselves as to where to draw the line.
June 15, 2018
A good love story
First time read a book from this author and I love it. The book told a good love story. The story revealed that love can exist between two people, strangers that is, with hearts to respect, love and understand each other. The plot to the story was interesting and it show what greed can do and how it destroys people. Looking forward to reading more books by author
First time read a book from this author and I love it. The book told a good love story. The story revealed that love can exist between two people, strangers that is, with hearts to respect, love and understand each other. The plot to the story was interesting and it show what greed can do and how it destroys people. Looking forward to reading more books by author
July 22, 2018
Nina, Avid reader. This is my first book by this author, but I look forward to all the others, having already purchased them. A beautiful love story with believable characters who come alive from the very beginning. I es
especially was awed by the character developments showing so much in such a short book. Buy this today, & I promise you'll very quickly be caught up in a book you can't put down. Excellent new author find for me. God Bless.
especially was awed by the character developments showing so much in such a short book. Buy this today, & I promise you'll very quickly be caught up in a book you can't put down. Excellent new author find for me. God Bless.
September 28, 2018
A warrior's tale!
This imaginably amazing story of love and faith filled with drama and suspense surrounding two incredibly different people in early Jerusalem was a pleasure reading. It's wonderful that there are such inspirational stories about faith and trust being written today.
This imaginably amazing story of love and faith filled with drama and suspense surrounding two incredibly different people in early Jerusalem was a pleasure reading. It's wonderful that there are such inspirational stories about faith and trust being written today.
April 30, 2020
Engaging
The story was engaging from the start and it was easy to keep reading. I wish the plot flowed a little better though. It was cluttered by a few annoying elements and phrases. The book could also use a good proofreading. I appreciate the author's effort and attention to historical detail, however.
The story was engaging from the start and it was easy to keep reading. I wish the plot flowed a little better though. It was cluttered by a few annoying elements and phrases. The book could also use a good proofreading. I appreciate the author's effort and attention to historical detail, however.
September 9, 2017
Very enjoyable
I enjoyed this story very much, especially the historical information from this time period. The story line was exciting and believable, although we must be careful to remember it it's mostly fiction.
I enjoyed this story very much, especially the historical information from this time period. The story line was exciting and believable, although we must be careful to remember it it's mostly fiction.
May 12, 2018
👍 Great Story!
I love a good,edge of your seat love story!, especially stories set in early Rome. Here is proof that authors are able to write first rate stories without needing profanity!
I love a good,edge of your seat love story!, especially stories set in early Rome. Here is proof that authors are able to write first rate stories without needing profanity!
March 15, 2018
Clearly written for those who love Judien history, and for those who love a good romance.
Alexandra the daughter of a priest is imprisoned by her father's ridged and cruel demands..In comes into her life the man of her dreams.
Alexandra the daughter of a priest is imprisoned by her father's ridged and cruel demands..In comes into her life the man of her dreams.
April 16, 2018
A Rocky Romance
This is a rousing novel to me because it kept my interest constantly as I d not all romance stories do
The historical aspects kept me checking facts and finding them to be true.
This is a rousing novel to me because it kept my interest constantly as I d not all romance stories do
The historical aspects kept me checking facts and finding them to be true.
July 7, 2018
The Warrior (The Herod Chronicles Book 1)
Based on general facts of the time period Herod the Great was king of Galilee. The love story of Nathan and Alexandra are fictional but very moving. Enjoy
Based on general facts of the time period Herod the Great was king of Galilee. The love story of Nathan and Alexandra are fictional but very moving. Enjoy
August 30, 2018
Fabulous story
I loved the characters and their development. It was done so artfully. I really enjoyed the Jewish history and customs mixed in with a beautiful tale . I stayed up later than was wise to finish it, that should tell you something about the books intrigue.
I loved the characters and their development. It was done so artfully. I really enjoyed the Jewish history and customs mixed in with a beautiful tale . I stayed up later than was wise to finish it, that should tell you something about the books intrigue.
November 19, 2018
Entertaining and sweet
I love Bible historical fiction and this was just up my alley. It was a little more sensual that I am accustomed to from this genre but not so much that I don’t recommend it.
I love Bible historical fiction and this was just up my alley. It was a little more sensual that I am accustomed to from this genre but not so much that I don’t recommend it.
December 15, 2018
A tale of betrayal
A tale of betrayal and God's blessings on those who obey His laws in the time before Christ Jesus. It will make you want to keep reading until the final word. It does have some errors but was well written and flows easily.
A tale of betrayal and God's blessings on those who obey His laws in the time before Christ Jesus. It will make you want to keep reading until the final word. It does have some errors but was well written and flows easily.
March 14, 2019
Great read!
Fast-paced, action-packed, story with well-developed characters, with a love story beautifully interlaced throughout. I plan to read all of the books in the series. Well done!
Fast-paced, action-packed, story with well-developed characters, with a love story beautifully interlaced throughout. I plan to read all of the books in the series. Well done!
June 7, 2019
Excellent storyline. Definitely keeps you intrigued. Can't wait to read the remainder of the series.
I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family. This is one that I couldn't put down. Can't wait for more.
I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family. This is one that I couldn't put down. Can't wait for more.
August 8, 2019
Good historical fiction with a bit of truth
I Enjoy reading books that depict history in a completely honest way. This kept my attention throughout the book. I highly recommend this book
I Enjoy reading books that depict history in a completely honest way. This kept my attention throughout the book. I highly recommend this book
September 26, 2020
I just finished reading The Heroic Chronicles . I am amazed by the stories and the authors ability to bring the stories to life. I would definitely advise others to read these fantastic books. WONDERFUL PIECES OF LITERATURE ! ! !
February 16, 2022
A well written novel
This is the first novel I have read by Wanda and I was very impressed. The characters were rich and believable and I loved how Lex grew in confidence. I look forward to reading the next book in this series!
By Penny Callaghan
This is the first novel I have read by Wanda and I was very impressed. The characters were rich and believable and I loved how Lex grew in confidence. I look forward to reading the next book in this series!
By Penny Callaghan
June 28, 2025
A great read!
I read a ton of historical fiction! I’m a sucker for a good book that includes enough historical truth to make me want to do a little of my own research. This was that book! If you don’t like research, no worries!! Just read it!
I read a ton of historical fiction! I’m a sucker for a good book that includes enough historical truth to make me want to do a little of my own research. This was that book! If you don’t like research, no worries!! Just read it!
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