The Garden of Ruth

By: Eva Etzioni-Halevy

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Synopsis: A historical novel imagines the riveting story behind the Book of Ruth. Sitting beneath a tree in ancient Bethlehem, Osnath, niece of the prophet Samuel, examines a dusty scrap of parchment she found hidden in her relative's scroll room. Scrawled on the decaying page is an intriguing message addressed to Ruth the Moabite great-grandmother of David, the future king of Israel. Compelled to discover the truth about Ruth's life, Osnath begins searching for the identity of Ruth's nameless lover and the secret that is cloaked behind his anonymity. But as she digs deeper into the past, she finds her inquiries blocked by David's brother Eliab. What is the long-buried truth he fears will come to light? And what is the threat that Ruth's story poses to his family's vast inheritance? Eva Etzioni-Halevy's novel deftly interweaves history and fiction to create a compelling exploration of a prominent biblical figure. Told through the voices of both Osnath and Ruth herself, The Garden of Ruth transports readers into the ancient world and offers a dramatic and thought-provoking new perspective on a well-known tale.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 297 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780452286733
Publisher:: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 04/27/10
Copyrighted By:: Eva Etzioni-Halevy
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:: Doug Maples
Proofread By:: Carrie Karnos
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.