The Queen’s Handmaid #bookreview @Litfuse
About the book: From the servant halls of Cleopatra’s Egyptian palace to the courts of Herod the Great, Lydia will serve two queens to see prophecy fulfilled.Alexandria, Egypt 39 BC
Orphaned at birth, Lydia was raised as a servant in Cleopatra’s palace, working hard to please while keeping everyone at arm’s length. She’s been rejected and left with a broken heart too many times in her short life.
But then her dying mentor entrusts her with secret writings of the prophet Daniel and charges her to deliver this vital information to those watching for the promised King of Israel. Lydia must leave the nearest thing she’s had to a family and flee to Jerusalem. Once in the Holy City, she attaches herself to the newly appointed king, Herod the Great, as handmaid to Queen Mariamme.
Trapped among the scheming women of Herod’s political family—his sister, his wife, and their mothers—and forced to serve in the palace to protect her treasure, Lydia must deliver the scrolls before dark forces warring against the truth destroy all hope of the coming Messiah.
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About the Author: Tracy L. Higley started her first novel at age eight and has been hooked on writing ever since. She has authored many novels, including Garden of Madnessand So Shines the Night. Tracy is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Ancient History and has traveled through Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, and Italy, researching her novels and falling into adventures. See Tracy’s travel journals and more at: tracyhigley.com
My thoughts: This is probably not a book I’d just pick up off a shelf and read. I love history, but this time period in history is not one I’m extremely familiar with. But, The Queen’s Handmaid had me from the start and I’d love to read what comes next! It’s a wonderful piece of historical fiction of Ancient times. Well written and written in such a way that you are there! You are in Cleopatra’s court and you are with Lydia as she flees and hides her valuable possession. I can’t wait to read the next installment of what happens to our Royal servant.
Debbie Denny
This sounds so interesting. Can’t wait to read it!
Erin S.
Make sure to come back and let me know what you think!
Michelle F.
That looks like a great read. I love reading books that fall under different time periods.
Erin S.
I do too, though not normally this time period. Great read!
Debbie L.
Sounds like a great book – I have always been fascinated by the Egyptians and their culture.
Erin S.
It has inspired me to do more research and read more about this time period now.
Lisa Jones
I Love Books About Different Time periods Can’t Wait To Read The Book Thank You!
Erin S.
Come back and let me know how you liked it!
Liza
Sounds like a great read.
Erin S.
Pretty much an awesome read.
Mommy Pehpot
History bores me haha but with the mention of Cleopatra and King Herod, I am now interested in the book.
Erin S.
Wonderful! It really is a good read and keeps you interested unlike history textbooks!