Princess Jehosheba wants nothing more than to please the harsh and demanding Queen Athaliah, daughter of the notorious Queen Jezebel. Her work as a priestess in the temple of Baal seems to do the trick. 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 beyond the realm of earthly governments. … governments. To further Athaliah and Jezebel’s strategies, she is forced to marry Yahweh’s high priest and 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 Old Testament passages to life, revealing a fascinating story of the power of unconditional love.
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It was great with wonderful characters!!!
Just finished reading this book for the second time (4 years between readings). This book does not fail to disappoint. Sheba’s story will take you through the depths of a soul scarred by psychological abuse and how the love of God redeems that pain. Besides an amazing story, this story offers fascinating historical insights into Israel and Judah …
Redemption thru Love
Mesu Andrews has provided a spotlight on Old Testament scriptures that I had not fully considered before reading this book. I needed to read about the depths of treachery that Jehosheba endured in order to be reminded of the faithful promise of God to provide a Savior from the house of Judah. I would recommend this book to …
A very well-researched and interesting read. I felt as if I were doing a Bible study about people who were actually flesh and blood and not just names in a history book. The characters were well-drawn and believable (even the fictional ones) and you were actually in the story itself and watching it unfold. Enjoyable, entertaining, and …
He’ll teach her hope, she’ll give him her heart…
In The Shadow Of Jezebel has been the Mesu Andrews book I was most curious about. Partly because I’ve really come to love her books and part slightly morbid anticipation. If you were raised in the church like I was or have read even a smidgen of your Bible, just the name Jezebel conjures up dark …
Jezebel is a name everyone is familiar with—at least what the name stands for, if not the story of its original bearer. I was interested to see how Mesu Andrews would bring Jezebel’s story to life, and then somewhat perplexed that Jezebel herself plays such a small role in this book. I believe she’s in only one scene. I thought the book might more …
Captivating from the first words, I love how this story came alive under the narrator’s voice.
Engaging and thought provoking, I could not help but want to know more. The wickedness of Jezebel and Athaliah, the meekness of Jehoseba and the understanding that God is not finished with you yet.
I love the research that went into the story and how …
Christian author Mesu Andrews displays her literary prowess in her fourth historical fiction work “In the Shadow of Jezebel.” Although Jezebel makes a cameo appearance in the book the story speaks more to her far reaching influence over the Southern Kingdom of Judah through the arranged marriage of her daughter Athaliah. Once King Jehoram is …
Mesu Andrews takes familiar Biblical characters and fleshes out their lives. She give us details of the times and a deeper insight into the Biblical characters. Although the book is fiction, it is based on facts.