Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion Series #1)

One of my All Time Favorites

So, I won't really go into the story line, I'll just say that this book is worth reading. The ending is touching... you should probably have the 2nd book available so you're not left stranded. That is... if you enjoy this book. "A Voice in the Wind" is my favorite of the trilogy. I wish I was a woman like Hadassah!

It's worth reading and I recommend it to lots of people who I know love books :)

11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

A Voice in the Wind

All I can say is this is the most AMAZING trilogy I have ever read. Hadassah stays in my heart daily and it's been a year since I read this!

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Voice in the Wind

While this is a romance, it is written in such a way that you can understand better what it must have been like to follow Jesus just years after He left the earth if you never actually met Him. It is the first in a series of 3. I have given the series as gifts to many people with positive feedback always. It starts out a little "manly" (bloody) but that is very important to the whole story. It is excellent.

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I wish all Christian Fiction was this good...

I could not put this book down. I can't remember when a character in a book grabbed me the way Haddasah's character did. As a Christian I came away with a new desire to have a servant's heart. Most Christian fiction I have read in the past lacked literary merit and was mostly fluff. However, Rivers weaves an intense story line with life like characters. I just finished An Echo in the Darkness as well and it was fabulous, too.

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Favorite

I'm so happy this is finally available for my nook! This is hands-down one of my favorite novels of all time. Francine Rivers brings ancient Rome and all of its culture and customs to life through the story of Hadassah, a young Jewish girl sold into slavery after the destruction of her beloved Jerusalem and the deaths of her entire family. Through her harrowing journey from Jerusalem to Rome, and even into her new life as a slave to a prosperous Roman family, Hadassah never loses her faith in God, and her actions have tremendous consequences - both good and bad. This novel has everything from suspense and action to drama and romance - all while reflecting the grace and the redeeming love of God. When you are finished, you will wish you had the faith of Hadassah and you'll be ready to start the second book in the series - An Echo in the Darkness.

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Highly recommended

One of the best books I've ever read

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All time FAVORITE BOOK!

I picked up this book, because someone recommended it to me. At first I thought, it would be kind of predictable... NOT TRUE. This book (along with Echo in the Darkness and As Sure as Dawn) kept me on a roller coaster ride of my emotions. I couldn't put the book down. You'll fall in love with the some characters, and despise others. But no matter what...you'll definitely become wrapped up in the story. I felt (oddly) connected to these characters. I love Francine Rivers way of writing from multiple different characters perspectives. She has a way of really making you feel like your involved in the story. The book is not only filled with a deep love story and intense action, but the overall theme and messages that Rivers conveys, is life changing. I am grateful to Francine Rivers for showing me what it really means to live a life pursuing God's own heart.

Yes, I was one of the millions who fell in love with the Twilight Saga love story- without a doubt- this series quickly became even better than Twilight to me!
Thanks Francine Rivers for blessing readers with an all around excellent book!

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Fantastic and Captivating

This book is great! The characters are extremely well writen. They make you laugh, rage, tremble, and love right along with them! Hadassah's humble servitude to God and others is so inspiring. Francine makes you ach for the unsaved. Way to go Francine Rivers!

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Unforgettable! Incredible!

This book along with the others in the series have become my favorite books of all time! I could not put the book down and when I was not reading it, I couldn't stop thinking about it. Francine Rivers does an amazing job writing this book! I felt like I knew the characters and their deepest thoughts and their heart. Francine does such an incredible job describing her characters on the outside and inside, as well as the Roman era. I could go on and on. Just read it! It will inspire you in your walk with the Lord.

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Loved these books.

Amazing! I highly recomend this trilogy. You wont be able to put it down!!!

Best Christian Book I've Ever Read

A deeply moving story about faith in God and love that waits patiently through time. Definitely a must read for Christians and non-Christians alike.

This story follows Hadassah, a little Christian girl, (who is thought to be a Jew) through slavery after the fall of Jerusalem. She finds her way, with God's help, into the Valerian household. There, she faithfully serves the family, especially Julia, the daugther of Demicus and Phoebe Valerian and falls in love with Marcus Valerian. With every opportunity, she tries to share her stories of God and help those around her see the greatness of God, though she has particular trouble with Julia, the selfish and willful daugther, and Marcus, the son who believes in no one but himself and his own pleasures.

Torn apart from everything she knows, her family, her homeland, can she bring the Valerian family and those around her to see the greatness that is God's love?

Most amazing book ever

Couldn't put it down cant wait to read the nextone

Exceptional

Always love Francine Rivers! Beautifully written and one of my favorite trilogies by this author.

A Voive A Voice in the Wind

Excellent! Can't wait to read book two! Hadassah makes one rethink life.

Fell in love with it

This book shows the aspirations of a christian woman in a graceful manner. Although the beginning can be a little difficult to map out please continue reading because the trilogy is amazing and life changing.

Voice in the Wind

could not put it down and then when it ended, i couldn't believe it

Amazing story

I didnt think i would enjoy it as much as i did. You do nothing but wonder what will happen next and just how amazing having Gods love in your life can change those around you

Moving...will challenge and entertain.

It will stir your faith.

The Mark of the Lion Series novels are three of my top five favo

The Mark of the Lion Series novels are three of my top five favorite reads. Francine Rivers transports you to Rome in this first book of the series, A Voice in the Wind. I originally read the series over 10 years ago and re-read it, loving it every much if not more than the first time. Although the book is slightly over 500 pages, I found myself reading this book at a very fast pace and enjoying every word. The characters are painted so vividly that you are immersed into the times and troubles of this time in history. I am generally not a fan of Christian fiction because it always seems to be so unrealistic but Francine Rivers does a remarkable job and I find myself thrilled to be a reader at every turn of the page.

Stay with it!

Although it took me a while to get into this story, it was so worth it. Francine Rivers does a beautiful job building the characters and describing the setting. Wonderful, touching story.