New York Times Bestselling Author’s Newest Biblical-Era SeriesFive decades before the birth of Christ, Chava, daughter of the royal tutor, grows up with Urbi, a princess in Alexandria’s royal palace. When Urbi becomes Queen Cleopatra, Chava vows to be a faithful friend no matter what–but after she and Cleopatra have an argument, she finds herself imprisoned and sold into slavery. Torn from her … sold into slavery.
Torn from her family, her community, and her elevated place in Alexandrian society, Chava finds herself cast off and alone in Rome. Forced to learn difficult lessons, she struggles to trust a promise HaShem has given her. After experiencing the best and worst of Roman society, Chava must choose between love and honor, between her own desires and God’s will for her life.
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I loved this book. At the beginning a lot of time was spent with character development and was almost boring but whennit got going I couldn’t put it down. Loved it
Fantastic book. Easy to read and so very interesting especially if you like Egyptian history.
I really enjoy historical fiction and am a big fan of Angela Hunt. This did not disappoint!
This fictional story covers Cleopatra and a Jewish childhood friend through their lives and to Cleopatra’s death. Vivid imagery of Alexandria and Rome bring the story to life showing the reader what life in many areas might have been. The Jewish population and culture as well as the lifestyle of Egyptian and Roman royalty is depicted. Well-researched and well-documented, the reader is given an enjoyable journey with our Jewish heroine, who along the way finds that people are not always as they seem.
HUnt is another of my favorite authors. I like inspirational fiction. It helps to illustrate the times ad customs of Bible events.
Beautiful story about learning to trust.
This book transported me back in time to a different culture, their ruthlessness, the deceit that describes the Egyptian culture. I could put this book down.
Some interesting twists but overall a waste of time.
A super-read leaving me wanting to know more about the history portrayed.
I loved this book. I found more to read by this author. Great historical fiction.
Different perspective. Good read.
Egypt’s Sister begins when Chava & Urbi are young girls and best friends. Chava’s father is the Royal Family’s tutor and Urbi’s father is the Pharaoh. Chava tells her family that she has had a message from God about her best friend. Chava’s family are Jewish and Urbi’s family has many gods. Urbi is destined for greatness and Chava has always believed she would be by her best friends side.
I read this book in two sittings and only wished it could have lasted longer. This is the first book that I’ve read by Angela Hunt but definitely won’t be my last. If you love Biblical and actual ancient history then I highly recommend this book. The author will transport you back to when Rome ruled most of the world and Egypt was one of the richest and most beautiful places. I loved the characters and while there is very little romance there is love and I hope there will be a sequel. Angela Hunt will definitely touch your heart with this book.
I won this book in a contest and this review is my own opinion and no one asked me to leave a review. I had a hard time putting this book down and when I reached the last page I was disappointed it wasn’t longer. Somehow 366 pages just weren’t enough. I will definitely be buying more of Angela Hunt’s books. Chava has to learn to get past betrayals and to realize how God is always with her even when in dire circumstances and danger. Angela Hunt depictions of the live in Egypt and Rome will take you back in time. She shows all the senses (sight, scent, sound) and how Chava grows from a young girl fascinated by the royal household to a strong woman who relies on God. I don’t want to give away the storyline but this book is definitely a Keeper.
2 girls, 1 a queen, but both will change history…
I really wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up Egypt’s Sister, the back cover blurb sounded really good, as this is the first full-length novel that I’ve read by Angela Hunt. I’d previously one of her novellas in a completely different genre, it was good so I thought I’d give one of her historicals a shot.
I’ll admit it, I had a really hard time getting into the story at first. Chava was so shallow and bordered on stupid sometimes. It was hard to get to know or even like her. But I did really enjoy the descriptions of ancient Alexandria and the rich cultural details about the Egyptians and Jews living in the city. However, as Chava’s life started to unravel and eventually come completely apart I became engrossed in her story and long before the novel was over I had difficulty putting it down even for a moment.
Egypt’s Sister is a lush look into the Silent Years of the Bible and into a history that had to take place in order to set the stage for the coming Savior. Angela Hunt has penned an exciting, and yes, gritty, tale of loss, love, and devotion. I, for one, am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series…
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)