Best of
Christian-Historical-Fiction

2003

From Dust and Ashes: A Story of Liberation


Tricia Goyer - 2003
    Helene is the abandoned wife of an SS guard who has fled to avoid arrest. Overcome by guilt, she begins to help meet the needs of survivors. Throughout the process, she finds her own liberation--from spiritual bondage, sin, and guilt. Readers will be intrigued and touched by this fascinating story of love, faithfulness, and courage amidst one of the darkest chapters of mankind's history.

Journey to the Well


Diana Wallis Taylor - 2003
    Now the creative mind of Diana Wallis Taylor imagines how the Samaritan woman got there in the first place. Marah is just a girl of thirteen when her life is set on a path that will eventually lead her to a life-changing encounter with the Messiah. But before that momentous meeting she must traverse through times of love lost and found, cruel and manipulative men, and gossiping women.This creative and accurate portrayal of life in the time of Jesus opens a window into a fascinating world. Taylor's rich descriptions of the landscapes, lifestyles, and rituals mesh easily with the emotional and very personal story of one woman trying to make a life out of what fate seems to throw at her. This exciting and heartwrenching story will fascinate readers and lend new life to a familiar story.

Secrets on the Wind


Stephanie Grace Whitson - 2003
    It seems to be a typical US Army post in 1878. But in the midst of the regimented daily routine … … a grieving sergeant harbors bitterness and guilt in his broken heart, … a desperate young woman struggles to recover from the trauma inflicted by unimaginable circumstances, … a new recruit with a changed identity seeks to escape the mistakes of his past, and among them, a woman feels called to embrace these people in need and the secrets that cripple them. Award-winning, best-selling author Stephanie Grace Whitson has been writing full time since 1994. Her published books include over two dozen novels and two works of non-fiction. She received her MA in Historical Studies from Nebraska Wesleyan University in May of 2012 and is a frequent guest speaker/lecturer on a variety of historical and inspirational topics, for both civic organizations and church groups. Stephanie resides in southeast Nebraska, where her family, her church, historical research, antique quilts, and Kitty—her motorcycle—all rank high on her list of “favorite things.” Learn more at stephaniewhitson.com.

Bells of Lowell, Vols. 1-3


Tracie Peterson - 2003
    Weaving together intrigue, wounded hearts, and the rich history of the region, THE BELLS OF LOWELL will soon rank among readers' favorite historical series. Box set includes entire series (1-3).

The Soldier Who Killed a King: A True Retelling of the Passion


David Kitz - 2003
    The Soldier Who Killed a King will stun you afresh with how completely Christ's resurrection changed history, one life at a time.

Can You Hear The Music?


Sandra Farris - 2003
    Her life is shattered when a car crash kills her beloved parents and she is forced to live with relatives she has never seen before. Her aunt is verbally and physically abusive until Corey has no recourse but to run away. Disguised as a boy and, with the help of an old hobo, she begins a journey that takes her on a series of adventures, both perilous and heartwarming. As they ride the rails together, Andy Curruthers helps restore Corey's self-esteem, teaches her about life, and helps form the woman she becomes.

Desert Roses Collection


Tracie Peterson - 2003
    But a tragic death brings speculations of murder, leaving her shaken by the implications???for her and those she loves. In Across The Years Ashley Reynolds, disowned by her parents for marrying a man they disapproved of, faces even greater hardship when she loses her husband in a tragic incident???and she??'s left alone with a baby on the way. In Beneath A Harvest Sky Rainy Gordon has caught the eye of a famous movie actor, but the past she??'s left behind threatens to haunt her again when she becomes a suspect in an investigation.