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Tessa AfsharRiver North / 2012 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$11.494.7 out of 5 stars for Harvest of Rubies. View reviews of this product. 31 Reviews
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Lauren Yarger4 Stars Out Of 5Contemporary Themes in an Ancient SettingMay 13, 2012Lauren YargerQuality: 4Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Tessa Afshar transports us to an ancient time for a story that will touch any woman today who ever has struggled with defining herself through her work and accomplishments. The writing is a cut above for the genre and Afshar incorporates well developed characters, history, humor, mystery and biblical truths to weave an interesting and encouraging tale that will have you tapping your foot in impatience for her next book.
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zebrapmbCalgary, ABAge: 45-54Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5A good read.January 27, 2014zebrapmbCalgary, ABAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 3Meets Expectations: 3This review was written for Harvest of Rubies - eBook.I found this book to be an enjoyable read, especially from the viewpoint of a woman who was trained in areas usually left to men.
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StoryGirlAge: 18-24Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5GoodAugust 9, 2013StoryGirlAge: 18-24Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 4Meets Expectations: 5At first, I thought this book might be a little tedious- it began with a bit of backstory, and though it wasn't exactly boring, I must admit I wasn't expecting much. However, as the book went on, I really got hooked- if I had to leave the book for a moment, I was eager to get back to it!
Unlike a lot of historical fiction- especially Biblical/ancient history fiction, I felt this book was a lighter read- not that it didn't have story depth, but in the fact that it wasn't bogged downed with lots of historical information or hard language.
It was a little romanc-y for me (mainly near the end) and there were a few scenes I skimmed over because of it. However, overall, I really enjoyed this book. -
Mrs. CMissourlAge: 45-54Gender: Female4 Stars Out Of 5Beautiful Historical NovelApril 16, 2013Mrs. CMissourlAge: 45-54Gender: FemaleThe cousin of Nehemiah is a brilliant individual. A self taught scribe to the queen in the Persian court, working long hours with little personal time, and forming close associations with the royal family, one major problem existed. Sarah is a woman. She is in a man's world where her intellect means little outside of the palace.
When the queen presents the prospect of an arranged marriage to her nephew, a man she does not love, looses her achievements, her self worth, in exchange for humiliation. Sarah must find a way to connect to this man, to be a blessing to him....but how?
The mysterious cover of this book intrigued me, and the contents of its pages equaled this image. As a lover of history, I was captivated with the knowledge presented of the setting at 460 BC.
The author's descriptions of each scene beautifully portrayed this culture. I was interested in the dynamics of an arranged marriage, a concept that is so very foreign to me. The relationship between Sarah and her husband growing from stranger to lover was complex, and showed the effort needed to make an arranged marriage work.
The author has included a timeline, cast of character descriptions, and even typical recipes from this period. As with Pearl In The Sand, Harvest of Rubies will not disappoint the reader. You will want a copy and an afternoon or evening to devour this fascinating novel! -
RagdogsAge: Under 18Gender: female3 Stars Out Of 5Not for MeJanuary 7, 2014RagdogsAge: Under 18Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 3Meets Expectations: 3The Synopsis:
"The prophet Nehemiah's cousin has been catapulted into the center of the Persian court—working long hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and becoming the queen's favorite scribe.
Not bad. for a woman living in a man's world. But a devastating past has left Sarah believing that God doesn't love her and her achievements are the measure of her worth—a measure she can never quite live up to.
Darius Pasargadae is accustomed to having his way. A wealthy and admired aristocrat, the last thing he expects is an arranged marriage to the queen's scribe, an intelligent woman who scorns him.
Can two such different people help one another overcome the idols that bind them?
My Review:
This book was ok, but I haven't enjoyed it as much as I thought I would. There is nothing really bad about this book, it's just that it is really slow and didn't hold my attention. However, I do like the characters and the history throughout the book.
Some people might like it better than I did, but, I didn't care for it all that much and don't think I will be getting the sequel, Harvest of Gold.
"I received this book from Moody Publishers for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are my own."
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