The Sisters of Corinth (The Emissaries: Book 2) by Angela Hunt

About the Book

Book: The Sisters of Corinth (The Emissaries: Book 2)

Author: Angela Hunt

Genre: Biblical Fiction

Release date: May 21, 2024

“Angela Hunt takes her craft to new heights–and depths–as she fully immerses us in the lives and struggles of first-century followers of Yeshua.”–Tamera Alexander, bestselling author on The Woman from Lydia

When the new provincial governor arrives in Corinth, the esteemed Chief Magistrate Narkis Ligus, father to Mariana and Prima, is delighted. He sees a golden opportunity to propel himself to greater power and fortune by uniting his and the governor’s households through the marriage of one of his beautiful unwed daughters to the governor’s firstborn son.

Yet complications quickly arise in Narkis’s own family. Mariana, his stepdaughter, holds steadfast faith in Yeshua, rendering her hesitant to marry a man devoted to the Roman gods, despite Narkis’s urging. On the other hand, Prima, his daughter by birth, yearns for a life of wealth and status and is willing to go to great lengths to secure a marriage that fulfills her desires–even if it means betraying Mariana to do so.

 

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This was such a inspiring story about characters that might have early followers of Yeshua. It was easy to keep turning the pages and cheering on Mariana and at the same time hoping that Prima comes to belief in the one true God.  My heart strings was pulled for each of the characters in this novel. I was reminded again on what a person is capable of doing when they are searching for love and wealth and status. Yes, a few tears was shed over a death.  But I really loved reading this( it is about when David's and Bathsheba son died, no it isn't part of the story, another character was using this story to bring comfort to the grieving mother) "Who knows? Adonai might be gracious to me and let the child live." But now that he has died, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? It is I who will be going to him, but he will never return to me."...... David said "It is I who be going to him....At the end of this life, my lady, you will go to your son, who is waiting for you."  Reading that was a comfort to me.  This story made me glad that I am free to worship how and where I choose without fear of being killed for it. 

Yes, this book has sorrow, comfort, and love and betrayed and hope. 

And it ends with a cliff hanger, I can't wait till the next book comes out. 

There are questions at the end of the book for a book reading group.I also suggest reading the author's note at the end of the book, it is questions that readers has asked her about her novels. 

I received a complementary copy from the author and Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own. 

I haven't read the first book in this series but after reading "The Sisters of Corinth (The Emissaries: Book 2)" I have put "The Woman from Lydia: Emissaries, Book 1" on my To Be Read List. 

About the Author

Angela Hunt is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 160 books, with nearly 6 million copies sold worldwide. Angela’s novels have won or been nominated for the RWA RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Christian Book Award, and the HOLT Medallion. Four of her novels have received ForeWord Magazine‘s Book of the Year Award, and Angela is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the Romantic Times Book Club and ACFW. Angela holds doctorates in biblical studies and theology. She and her husband make their home in Florida with mastiffs and chickens.

More from Angela

Hello!

Thank you for helping me kick off the book tour for THE SISTERS OF CORINTH. This book is the second in my Emissaries series, but don’t worry—it reads like a stand alone.

The series features Gentiles who became believers in Christ through the ministry of Paul. The first book was about the woman called Lydia who lived in Philippi, and this book is about two step-sisters who lived in Corinth, the “Vegas” of the Roman Empire. What happened in Corinth stayed in Corinth, if you get my meaning, and there was a LOT going on in that pagan city.

I couldn’t help but think of Cinderella’s story as I wrote the opening of this book. The novel begins when the two sisters hear about the new governor coming to Corinth. He has a handsome and eligible son, and Narkis, the head of their family, is determined that one of his daughters should marry him. Prima is like her father, power-hungry and pretentious, while quiet Mariana is a believer in Yeshua. There’s a great deal of primping and preparing, scheming and scowling as the banquet draws near, and you’ll never guess which daughter the young man chooses—or maybe you will.

I hope you enjoy THE SISTERS OF CORINTH and thank you so much for taking part in this book tour. I am so grateful!

Always,

Angela Hunt

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Angela is giving away the grand prize package of a paperback copy of The Woman from Lydia and The Sisters of Corinth and a $15 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/2c069/the-sisters-of-corinth-celebration-tour-giveaway