Review of A Certain Man by Linda Dindzans

Historical Christian Romance

Publication date: Aug.13, 2024

Description:

Mara is a young Samaritan beginning to discover her love for Samuel—and his for her. Soon she will be deemed mature enough to marry. Her hopes are dashed when her greedy father brokers a match with the cruel son of the wealthy High Priest of Shechem. When her loathsome betrothed is killed, her beloved Samuel must run for his life. Mara and Samuel struggle to survive and reunite during the treacherous and scandalous times of the Bible under the merciless rule of Rome.

Along the way, they are entangled within the snares of such notable figures as King Herod, Herodias, Pontius Pilate, Caiaphas, and Salome.

The heartrending tales of Mara and Samuel are interwoven with their desperate love story. Before either meets Yeshua the Nazarene face to face. Before He sets the political, religious, and spiritual landscape on fire. And before either Mara or Samuel are immortalized in the gospels.

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My Review

Even though Mara and Samuel's story is filled with grief and heartbreak, it is an interesting and inspirational story to read. The story has characters with many layers, a plot with surprising twists, and is set in the backdrop of the ancient world of biblical times.

The descriptions of the customs of that time appeared well-researched and kept me engaged in the story from the beginning. The biblical aspects of the story came through well. The story is told from a woman's point of view which I don't always find. Recommended.

I received a complimentary copy from the author; a positive review is not required. All opinions are my own.