Book Review: I was on the hunt for an historical novel through the leaden shelves of our local library but couldn't seem to find anything that piqued my interest! So I randomly picked out a few seemingly semi-interesting novels and was heading out with a heavy sigh when my eye caught a jade green satin gown- illustrated spine...Hmmm....I wonder....Ginger Garrett? Never heard of her...but the cover suggested a thrilling read in historical fiction so I shoved it under my already full arm and headed out.I got home, sifted through my loot and settled on my lucky find. Not expecting much, I flipped to the first page and discovered four hours later that...four hours had passed...
Suffice it to say, I couldn't put the book down! I took it with me everywhere! And I mean, EVERYWHERE until I'd devoured every intriguing, exciting word!
I consider myself an avid reader of anything historical, be it non-fiction or fiction, romance or autobiographical, educational or poetry. But I had yet to have read a book written by a Christian author, that brought to light startlingly, vividly and with breathtaking clarity the richness of period prose coupled with Christian themes and wielded by characters who were richly arrayed with history.
This book isn't one of your "typical" Christian novels pushing the Christian agenda. Instead it simply tells a story where the Word of God is unquestionably the basis for history itself. Garrett's characters are spectacular in their faith, and that faith is unerringly Christian.
Book Synopsis: "I am the first writer, The Scribe. My books lie open before the Throne, and someday will be the only witness of your people and their time in this world. The stories are forgotten here, and the Day draws close. I will tell you one of my stories. You will record it."
So begins the narration of one such angel in this sweeping historical tale set during the reign of England's Henry VIII. It is the story of two women, their guardian angels, and a mysterious, subversive book . a book that outrages some, inspires others, and launches the Protestant Reformation.
The devout Anne Boleyn catches the eye of a powerful king and uses her influence to champion an English translation of the Bible—Scriptures the common people could read for themselves. Meanwhile, Rose, a broken, suicidal woman of the streets, is moved to seek God when she witnesses Thomas More's public displays of Christian charity, ignorant of his secret life spent eradicating the same book, persecuting anyone who dares read it.
Historic figures come alive in this thrilling story of heroes and villains, saints and sinners, angels and mortals ... and the sacred book that will inspire you anew.
So begins the narration of one such angel in this sweeping historical tale set during the reign of England's Henry VIII. It is the story of two women, their guardian angels, and a mysterious, subversive book . a book that outrages some, inspires others, and launches the Protestant Reformation.
The devout Anne Boleyn catches the eye of a powerful king and uses her influence to champion an English translation of the Bible—Scriptures the common people could read for themselves. Meanwhile, Rose, a broken, suicidal woman of the streets, is moved to seek God when she witnesses Thomas More's public displays of Christian charity, ignorant of his secret life spent eradicating the same book, persecuting anyone who dares read it.
Historic figures come alive in this thrilling story of heroes and villains, saints and sinners, angels and mortals ... and the sacred book that will inspire you anew.
Synopsis courtesy of Amazon.com
You can purchase this book at http://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Lions-Chronicles-Scribe-Book/dp/0781448875
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