about the book
Gavriel, a soldier in the elite company of Yonatan--son of King Saul--dreams of forging his destiny through crafting weapons with his own hands. Despite earning his place among Israel's finest, he is haunted by a dark past that no distraction can dispel. When his reckless behavior crosses a line, Yonatan gives him one last mission to prove his worth: help persuade a distant Kenite tribe to sever their ties with the Amalekites.
Zahava, a gifted goldsmith hidden behind her father's legacy, lives in the shadows due to her physical affliction. Her unmatched and unrecognized talent is a closely guarded secret within her family. Disheartened by a future that seems unattainable, she resigns herself to a life of obscurity. However, when Gavriel arrives in her village, they're tangled together in ways neither could have imagined. As they navigate unforeseen dangers and enemy threats, Gavriel must confront his past and either bend his knee to the One True King or lose the woman he loves forever.
Set against the backdrop of ancient Israel, this exhilarating Old Testament-era tale is threaded with themes of redemption, courage, and sacrifice. This Iron Age story will appeal to readers of biblical fiction, Francine Rivers, Tessa Afshar, and Angela Hunt.
publisher: bethany house publishers
release date: august 5, 2025
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review
what a delight to continue the king's men series!
splendor of the land follows gavriel, an elite soldier who has not coped well with the mystery surrounding his missing cousin's whereabouts. his self-destructive behavior lands him on a mission that brings him to zahava—and a future he never dared imagine for himself.
both he and zahava face down the expectations placed on them by others—and themselves. both figured their futures would go in a certain direction because of their pasts, yet together, they realize that God just might have different plans. i loved seeing their romance play out amidst the biblical history; it's atmospheric and transporting, and i was giddy to be experiencing it.
an easy recommendation to fellow lovers of biblical fiction!
★★★★★
considerations:
—language: none
—spice: closed door
—faith: strong themes + mentions , based on biblical history
—content: excessive drinking, abuse, death, violence, mentions of sibling loss from illness
—language: none
—spice: closed door
—faith: strong themes + mentions , based on biblical history
—content: excessive drinking, abuse, death, violence, mentions of sibling loss from illness
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