Michal: A Novel

by Jill Eileen Smith

Overview

As the daughter of King Saul, Michal lives a life of privilege—but one that is haunted by her father's unpredictable moods and by competition from her beautiful older sister. When Michal falls for young David, the harpist who plays to calm her father, she has no idea what romance, adventures, and heartache await her.

As readers enter the colorful and unpredictable worlds of King Saul and King David, they will be swept up in this exciting and romantic story. Against the backdrop of opulent palace life, raging war, and desert escapes, Jill Eileen Smith takes her readers on an emotional roller-coaster ride as Michal deals with love, loss, and personal transformation as one of the wives of David. A sweeping tale of passion and drama, readers will love this amazing story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800733209
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	03/01/2009
Series:	The Wives of King David , #1
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Jill Eileen Smith has more than twenty years of writing experience, ranging from articles and short stories to reviews and blogs. Her writing has won prizes in several writing contests. In addition to homeschooling her three sons, Smith has taught piano and enjoyed scrapbooking. She lives with her family in Southeastern Michigan.

Editorial Reviews

In this retelling of the story of King Saul's daughter, Michal's perilous wartime adventures rival her emotional exploits as the first of King David's wives.

—Tamara Butler

Library Journal