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Customer Reviews for Barbour Publishing Brides of the Empire
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Barbour Publishing Brides of the Empire
Oppressed but not broken, three young women within the Roman Empire struggle to find true and lasting love. Anna is a Samaritan at a time when the hatred between Samaritans and Jews is at a fever pitch. When she finds herself attracted to a Jewish man, can she bridge the gap between them with her knowledge of Jesus Christ?
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Customer Reviews for Brides of the Empire
Review 1 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:September 6, 2012
JOkie
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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This was a favorite of both mine and my daughters. The stories were written very well and very interesting. This is a book that we could read over and over.
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Awesome Historical from early A.D.
Date:July 19, 2011
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The Eagle and the Lamb-
Sara was in her hiding place contemplating when two Roman soldiers came into view. As she watched them suddenly everything went black.
Antonius could not believe it when a human scream came after he shot his arrow at what he believed was a deer. They brought the young Jew to the village to her family. She survived.
Sara was in her hiding place contemplating when two Roman soldiers came into view. As she watched them suddenly everything went black.
Antonius could not believe it when a human scream came after he shot his arrow at what he believed was a deer. They brought the young Jew to the village to her family. She survived.
A few weeks later Sara and her family were being taken away. Her brother had gambled and they came to collect. Antonius came at that moment and bought everything. Sending her brother Dathan to the galleys and taking her as a slave. She became a friend for his ill sister, Diana.
A story of two young Christians in a pagan household making a difference. By loving Diana and doing her best to serve God, even while under the status of a slave, Sara lives an example.
Three stories from early AD.
Three stories from early AD.
Edge of Destiny:
Decimus had been a slave in Antonius's home. Diana was like a sister to him. Being a Christian, he was attracted to Sara when she came. Out of jealousy Antonius freed him and sent him away with a pouch of money to keep him away from Sara. Five years later brings us to where Decimus is still trying to find a way out of Rome since the persecution of Christians has increased. He still had much of the money given him but he dressed poorly to avoid being robbed. He stopped to watch a slave auction and the young girl looked at him with pleading eyes. She reminded him of Sara and he also seen the men bidding on her would lead her to a bad life. At the last moment he bought her.
Decimus had been a slave in Antonius's home. Diana was like a sister to him. Being a Christian, he was attracted to Sara when she came. Out of jealousy Antonius freed him and sent him away with a pouch of money to keep him away from Sara. Five years later brings us to where Decimus is still trying to find a way out of Rome since the persecution of Christians has increased. He still had much of the money given him but he dressed poorly to avoid being robbed. He stopped to watch a slave auction and the young girl looked at him with pleading eyes. She reminded him of Sara and he also seen the men bidding on her would lead her to a bad life. At the last moment he bought her.
Sara had been sold by her step-brother after her mother died. She was a Christian and glad to find herself among others of the faith. A Roman soldier was going to take them to Brittania where Christians could live safer and Galla and Decimus had once had family.
A long journey and many sad happenings later they arrive. They find Nero has died. He had tried to conquer these Druid areas and could not but the message of Christ has been brought by the many Christians fleeing Rome. In God's time and His ways.
My Enemy, My Love:
Barak is a Jew among Jews. He has come to the temple to sacrifice his lamb for passover. He is disgusted how the non-Jews can also use their temple for pagan sacrifices. He notices a girl across the street but as soon as he sees her eyes he is disgusted, a Samaritan.
Barak is a Jew among Jews. He has come to the temple to sacrifice his lamb for passover. He is disgusted how the non-Jews can also use their temple for pagan sacrifices. He notices a girl across the street but as soon as he sees her eyes he is disgusted, a Samaritan.
Anna feels something toward the handsome Jew immediately but she sees the moment he realizes what she is, disdain and hatred fill his eyes.
She saves a child from a wild chariot and Barak saves her. As much as he tries to dislike her she stays in his mind.
She saves a child from a wild chariot and Barak saves her. As much as he tries to dislike her she stays in his mind.
Anna's father wants to betroth her to Amman the Arab but she knows he only wants her fathers money. And he scares her. Barak's uncle is trying to betroth him to his best friends daughter. Miriam is very forward for a Jewish girl. Barak knows his best friend loves her and he keeps putting off a betrothal.
Through many incidences Barak helps Anna. He not only saved her from the chariot but he overheard Amman's plan to kidnap her to get money from her father. Even though it is passover Barak ends up taking Anna to the hated land of Samaria. Anna knows she needs to tell Barak of the Christ knowing the Jews hate Christians as much as Samaritans, perhaps more.
This story is told while the Apostle Paul still walks the earth teaching, where men have seen Jesus heal and rise from the dead.
It is told in such a unique way that you feel you are walking through the Holy Land with the characters. Darlene even has it that the woman at the well in Samaria was Anna's aunt.
It is told in such a unique way that you feel you are walking through the Holy Land with the characters. Darlene even has it that the woman at the well in Samaria was Anna's aunt.
Where Barak knew he could not love a Samaritan or Christian, Anna knew she could never marry a non-believer either. Great story.
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Review 3 for Brides of the Empire
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I'd read this again.
Date:July 6, 2011
FindMeReading
Location:Boston, MA
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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I love historic fiction and am keeping this around for re-reading.
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Review 4 for Brides of the Empire
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One of the best novels I've read
Date:March 13, 2011
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This was one the first Christian novels I read, and I LOVED it!
The three stories are very well documented, very interesting, entertaining and keep you reading until the end. It was like living with the characters in the time of the First Church, with the apostles, the persecutions, the trials, and the living Faith. It's also an easy and fun read.
I recommend this book to everyone of any age. Really an inspirational book!
Truly deserves 5 stars!
The three stories are very well documented, very interesting, entertaining and keep you reading until the end. It was like living with the characters in the time of the First Church, with the apostles, the persecutions, the trials, and the living Faith. It's also an easy and fun read.
I recommend this book to everyone of any age. Really an inspirational book!
Truly deserves 5 stars!
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Review 5 for Brides of the Empire
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This book got me thinking.
Date:December 28, 2010
Kelly Freestone
Age:25-34
Gender:female
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I was expecting a copule of good, easy reads with this book, but when I turned the first page, I was hooked. Darlene Mindrup took me for a fantastic ride and helped me realize even clearer the love God has for me. I'm closer to Him than before I read this book, and I know that was the author's intent.
Great job, Darlene!
Two thumbs up!
Great job, Darlene!
Two thumbs up!
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Review 6 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:December 23, 2010
Brittany
Age:18-24
Gender:female
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I found the stories to be somewhat unbelievable. I liked the characters and the setting of the stories. I had never read a series of stories set in this time period. However, the characters "fell in love" quite suddenly and the characters as a couple were never fully developed. I didn't finish the book which is quite rare for me.
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Review 7 for Brides of the Empire
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Very poor literature
Date:November 28, 2010
Ams1
Location:Loganholme, QLD
Age:18-24
Gender:female
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Is not trully consistent with the era. Very poor literature. Reminded me of a Christian version of a bodice ripping novel.
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Review 8 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:July 23, 2010
Bridget Phillips
This book is very well written and definitely a "can't put it down read". I personally didn't find any of the "love scenes" objectionable and thought they were tastefully written. The ONLY issue I have with this book is that it is SO similar to Francine Rivers "Mark of the Lion" trilogy that it's uncanny. Kinda makes me wonder... I mean, the characters are similar, the places are similar, some of the names used are even similar though they are given to different characters. Just a little odd, that's all.But, as a stand alone book, it's a good one. Most of these "Bride..." books are pretty silly and are usually not well written. I call them "fluff" reading. No brainers to pass the time. I was pleasantly surprised with this one, though. I highly recommend it.
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Review 9 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:June 29, 2010
Janessa
This is one of my favorite books of all time! It was passed on to me by a neighbor and I couldn't put it down. After experiencing this book, I developed a passion to read. If you like historical romances that captivate you and draw you closer to God, you will not be disappointed with Brides of the Empire!
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Review 10 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:January 22, 2010
Dorothy Fellows
Parents, read this before you give it to your children! There is some objectionable content in two of the three stories, though they are good stories otherwise. This book is nothing epic, but the author writes passionately, and can really hold attention. I would recommend this book for young adults older than 16. Any younger, and your parents should certainly approve of it first.
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Review 11 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:September 13, 2009
Meredith
Three amazing Christian women who lived in the First Century find themselves in dangerous predicaments, tests of faith, and in love. Sara, Chara, and Anna are role models for all women; they display strength, faithfulness, and intelligence at a time when women were oppressed and deemed as inferior to men. - Sara's family was Jewish and converted to Christianity. While out in the woods one day, Sara was accidentally shot with an arrow by a Roman soldier who thought she was a deer. From then on, Sara and Antonius (the Roman soldier) find their lives intertwined as Antonius is there to rescue her family from crisis and Sara becomes a servant in Antonius's household. Antonius has no problem with Sara's Christianity until she starts to share God's love with his sister and it makes him question his own faith. - Decimus observes a female slave being auctioned off in Rome and after seeing her innocence and fear, makes a rash decision and bids an exorbitant price for her. Chara (the female slave) is forever grateful for Decimus's rescue from abuse and defilement she may have received if the other bidders had won. The only problem is that Decimus is trying to escape Rome and now he has more baggage. - Barak is a devout Jewish man in Jerusalem with his family for Passover Feast. He rescues Anna from a runaway chariot. This is at a time when Jewish people were prejudiced and showed hatred towards Samaritans. Barak happens to be in the right place and the right time again to rescue Anna a second time. Anna is a Christian, and if there is one thing Jewish people didn't like more than Samaritans, it was Christians.How I loved this book! I loved learning about life as an early Christian believer, it has made me want to be strong in my faith like the characters in this book. The author created admirable, inspiring characters, with a lot of depth and reality.
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Review 12 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:August 7, 2009
Pamela Faulk
When I realised the time frame these stories were written in, I was overjoyed. The references to the characters having seen or heard Jesus made the stories seem real...I felt as though I was there. I would like to have more novels written in this manner. Very enjoyable and uplifting.
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Review 13 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:July 14, 2009
Mary Parvis
I enjoyed reading about a different time period (first centurey) than usually covered in Christian romance.
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Review 14 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:July 3, 2009
Sandy Strong
A very well written novella. I could really feel what the characters were experiencing. They made me think just how precious my walk with Christ should be.
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Date:July 1, 2009
Charolette Montgomery
I usually like any type of historic romance. however, this book could not hold my attention.
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Date:June 28, 2009
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Awesome book. Loved the way the Author takes you right into the lives of the early Christians. Kept me hooked with each story and great use of scriptures.
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Review 17 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:May 12, 2009
Prescilla
I started these books yesterday, and I couldn't wait to finish them. They are set around the time of Nero and early Christianity. If you love them as much as I did, there is a fourth in the series called "Mark of Cain". I found it on Amazon.
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Review 18 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:November 1, 2008
Robbin Baughman
I was impressed with how the author used the time line and characters of the Bible to tell her stories and give a reason to check the Bible for accurate scripture quotes. Her characters became real as did the stories. I would enjoy more books like this one.
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Review 19 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:August 17, 2008
Jessica Stine
This is an inspiring book about women who overcome tough persecution with their faith. I enjoyed how the characters from the novellas carried over into each other. A good romance without being too sappy.
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Review 20 for Brides of the Empire
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Date:August 4, 2008
there are simply no words to describe this wonderful, powerful book.... it is so serious, deep and touching. it describes the early christians in a way i had never thought of before. it describes our Lord's love in a way that made me want to cry for joy....with maturity and tenderness and such great strength....there are simply no words good enough
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