{"product_id":"428","title":"An Echo in the Darkness: Mark of the Lion Series Book 2 (Christian Historical Fiction Novel Set in 1st Century Rome) by Francine Rivers","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook 2 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Francine Rivers comes the “compelling” and “emotionally charged” (Booklist, starred review) second installment in of the story of Hadassah, a courageous Christian slave girl with unrelenting faith, and Marcus, the Roman aristocrat who claims her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelieved dead, Hadassah finds employment helping a doctor in the poor section of first-century Rome and discovers an ability to heal others through the power of her faith. When Julia falls ill, Hadassah is forced to confront a difficult decision: should she return to the Valerian household, risking exposure and death, to help her former tormentor in the Christian tradition?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinuing to search for meaning and faith, Marcus turns away from the opulence of Rome, led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.”\u003cbr\u003e―Debbie Macomber\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.”\u003cbr\u003e―Angela Hunt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Francine redefined Christian fiction―honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing―demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.”\u003cbr\u003e―Liz Curtis Higgs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.”\u003cbr\u003e―Bodie Thoene\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.”\u003cbr\u003e―Romantic Times\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weathering The Storm Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Buy it Now","offer_id":43908732715086,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Book Rental","offer_id":43908732747854,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Book Rental","offer_id":43908732780622,"sku":null,"price":6.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Book Rental","offer_id":43908732813390,"sku":null,"price":6.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2133\/3326\/files\/PXL_20260705_212005506.jpg?v=1783998609","url":"https:\/\/wtsbookstore.com\/products\/428","provider":"Weathering The Storm Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}