Hi blogosphere! Today's recommended read is Abigail by Jill Eileen Smith. Abigail released February 1, 2010 and is book 2 in Jill's The Wives of King David series. Bathsheba, book 3, releases March 1, 2011. Michal, book 1 is available now.
About the author:
Jill Eileen Smith has been married for 33 years to her beloved engineer husband, Randy, and together they have three adult sons. Two sons live in California pursuing a film career, and one lives at home finishing an English degree. She was a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom for 12 years so the transition to almost-empty-nester has been tough! She is most grateful for technology, particularly Skype. Jill lives with her family in Southeastern Michigan.
Ten random things about Jill (from Jill's perspective):
1. I am a third-born, married to a third-born, and we have three sons.
2. My maiden name and married name are the same.
3. I collect refrigerator magnets of places I’ve been.
4. I was a high-school valedictorian.
5. My hubby and I used to be camp counselors.
6. Randy (hubby) used to take me drag racing in his '66 Mustang.
7. Traveled to most of the continental U.S.; plus Canada, Hawaii, and Israel.
8. Used to sing solos in church.
9. Catered food for a music video production for my kids.
10. I love Bible trivia questions
Wasn't that fun to read? Loved learning more about Jill and hope you did too.
Now about Abigail:
Abigail is the third wife of King David and her journey is one of heartache and shattered dreams, but in the end she grows stronger for what she has endured and her relationship to David takes an interesting turn.
Here's the back-cover copy:
What price must she pay for true love?Her days marked by turmoil and faded dreams, Abigail has resigned herself to a life with a man she does not love. When her husband Nabal’s foolish pride angers David and his men, she boldly steps forward to save her family—and David, the would-be king, takes notice.
Circumstances offer Abigail a second chance at happiness with the handsome David, and she takes a leap of faith to join his wandering tribe. But her struggles are far from over. How can she share his love with the other women he insists on marrying?
Abigail follows the bestselling Michal and continues Jill Eileen Smith’s rich story of David’s wives.
What people are saying about Jill's writing:
“With skill honed by years of historical research, made sharper still with a gifted passion for storytelling, Jill Eileen Smith crafts the story of Abigail in a way that takes us deep into the heart of King David and into the heart of a woman determined to follow God’s will, no matter the cost to her—or to the man she loves.”—Tamera Alexander, bestselling author of From a Distance and The Inheritance
“Smith’s writing swept me back to ancient days and brought Abigail and David’s love story vividly to life.”—Deborah Raney, award-winning author of Almost Forever and the Clayburn Novels
“A rich tapestry of an era filled with love and longing that rings true across the centuries.”—Siri Mitchell, author of Love’s PursuitAvailable from Amazon and fine bookstores everywhere.
If that link doesn't work, try this: http://www.amazon.com/Abigail-Novel-Wives-King-David/dp/0800733215/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255574353&sr=8-4
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you will check out Abigail, and the other two books in this series. I'll let you know when the third one releases.
By the way, here's where Jill hangs out online:
http://www.jilleileensmith.com
http://www.thewivesofkingdavid.com
Have a great week!
Cheryl Wyatt
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