In the Shadow of Jezebel
April 1st, 2014. Filed under: Tuesday's Tempting Reads.In the Shadow of Jezebel
By Mesu Andrews
In a kingdom controlled by cruel and manipulative women, one princess will discover the power of truth and love.
Trained as a priestess in the temple of Baal, Princess Jehosheba strives to please the demanding Queen Athaliah, daughter of Jezebel. But when a mysterious letter from the dead prophet Elijah predicts doom for the royal household, Jehosheba realizes that the dark arts she practices reach far beyond the realm of earthly governments.
Forced to marry Yahweh’s high priest in order to further Athaliah and Jezebel’s power plays, Jehosheba enters the unfamiliar world of Yahweh’s Temple. Can her new husband show her the truth and love she craves? And can Jehosheba overcome her fear and save the family–and the nation–she loves?
With deft skill, Mesu Andrews brings the Old Testament to life, revealing a fascinating story of the power of unconditional love.
ISLAND BREEZES
Living in the shadow of Jezebel is not easy. Neither is living in the shadow of Jezebel’s daughter.
At first glance Princess Jehosheba seems to have it made. She’s even been trained as a priestess in the temple of Baal. She and many others think that is a good thing.
But is it? She’s forced to marry Jehoiada after he becomes high priest in Yahweh’s temple. Neither one of them are too crazy about that. An old man – holy man of God – and a spoiled priestess of Baal certainly don’t seem like an ideal match.
God has much in store for this marriage, although it’s not all wine and roses. Jehoiada seems to be fighting an uphill battle as he tries to convince Sheba that there is only one true God.
Mesu Andrews once again brings us an Old Testament story in which she breathes life into these very real people for us. I hope she’s already at work on another one for us.
***A special thank you to Lanette Haskins for providing a review copy.***
Mesu Andrews is the award-winning author of Love Amid the Ashes, Love’s Sacred Song, and Love in a Broken Vessel. Winner of the 2012 ECPA Christian Book Award for New Author, she has devoted herself to passionate and intense study of Scripture, bringing the biblical world vividly alive for her readers. She lives in Washington. Learn more at www.mesuandrews.com.