The Beloved Enemy

The House of Winslow #30

by Gilbert Morris

Book 30 of The House of Winslow. Kefira Reis, a young Jewish woman, works in a sweatshop in the New York garment district. When her boss abuses her, she fights back and flees. Joshua Winslow has just been released from prison, but when he sets out to find honest work, he is attacked by tramps and badly beaten. A timely encounter with Kefira saves his life. Kefira encourages Josh to live out his dream of becoming an archaeologist, but when they finally arrive in Egypt, complications arise that threaten their budding romance—and test their beliefs.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Romance, Historical

319 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

6 - Wasn't too interested in the part about the archaeologist part. Sure would have hated to live through the depression. No jobs available and so many people out of work. I can't imagine just having to walk to the places you want to go - especially when you're talking about miles and miles. All these Gilbert Morris books I've been reading in The House of Winslow series have the Christian theme about how God loves sinners (which is everyone of us). That if we take Jesus Christ into our lives and try to follow him, we will have peace in our hearts. It's never too late to come unto Christ. It's interesting to read about the characters who aren't Christians and their struggle to convert.

[Jencey/ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great story that involves aracheology.

[Bo · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really did not enjoy this book. The basic plot was okay, although at these archeological digs, they supposedly had other helpers/workers, but you never heard them mentioned by name, or even that they were doing anything. It was only the three main characters that did things and found things. I thought that was a bit odd.

But I also didn't care for the fact that the hero seemed easily drawn to women based on their womanly appeal. And the heroine had dreams that basically foretold the future, which I don't believe God speaks to people today in dreams, as he did during Bible times.

I have more books in this series, but I really haven't enjoyed the last four or five I've read, so I will not be reading any more of them, but passing them on.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

After saving Josh Winslow's life, Kefira Reis helps him become an archaeologist.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series by Gilbert Morris is one of my absolute favorites. Each book follows at least one member of a generation in the Winslow family tree and the member(s) gets saved and finds true love. There's also some commentary on the social conditions of the time frame. Truly interesting.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. From NY city to Georgia to Egypt on an archeology dig (wanted to do that when I was a lot younger). Then there was adventure on trains and a ship. Nice love story also!

[Ruth Willstead · Rating 5 out of 5]

All they books in this series are treasures. Following a family through history.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. I have recommended it to several people who like to read. Check it out.

[Sherri]

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