Cliente Amazon: Bien escrito y intrigante.
Spain on Oct 21, 2023
Amazon Customer: Great book.I have read Isaiah before, I must have missed the scripture about eunuchs and flew right by, not quite understanding. I love the way you make me think about what a particular phrase until I have to dig deeper into the Bible.
United States on Oct 20, 2023
Jenni S.: Wonderful exciting book to read. I could hardly put it down. Adventure and love and espionage all in one book. I recommend it highly!
United States on Sep 21, 2023
Louie Laing: I have read all of Tessa Afshar’s books. My two complaints are 1. I hate putting it down once I start reading. And 2. I hate when the end of the book comes. Actually I have a third complaint. 3. I need a new Tessa Afshar book and their isn’t one.
Every book is brilliantly written. Each character is unique and unforgettable. The plot is well developed. If you read one book, you will want to read all her books.
Although her book themes are biblical, they are more historical and so well written that everyone should enjoy them.
Thank you Tessa Afshar
Canada on Aug 24, 2023
Hannah Hambrock: Synopsis: Chariline is raised an orphan by the Apostle Philip, while her distant and disgruntled grandfather is a political figure for Rome. She’s always wondered about her parents, only knowing that her mother tried to run away with a Cushite. Now, years later, she may have found a clue to her father is and decides to set out on a journey to find him. In the process, she finds a love story of her own.
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My thoughts: Beautifully romantic, but not overly gushy. Many sweet moments throughout the story. Easy to read and enjoy. Fully of world-traveling adventure, and even some swashbuckling! ⚔️Though I didn’t struggle to read this, it’s not a favorite. It’s “very” loosely based on the account of Philip witnessing to the Ethiopian in Acts 8. As a result, this story is more Historical Fiction than Biblical Fiction. For myself personally, that matters. 📚🌊⛵️⚔️
United States on Jul 08, 2023
Rebekah Cunningham: I cried and laughed all the way to the end. Beautiful gentle challenges throughout a well crafted narrative with wonderful characters and vibrant settings.
United Kingdom on Jun 09, 2023
Pastor: I loved meeting characters from the Bible with those fictional ones. A great message for all , forgiveness love and restoration
United Kingdom on Feb 14, 2023
Amazon Customer: Thank you Lord for the gift you gave Tessa Afshar, to write this master piece that truly blessed the soul.
United Kingdom on Jan 02, 2023
Stephanie McCall: More a 3.6-3.8, Jewel of the Nile didn't keep my attention as much as some of Tessa Afshar's other books have. Nevertheless, it contains a lot of her trademark strong points, plus a few elements I didn't expect. Some elements are stronger than others, but I enjoyed most of the book, particularly the elements that did keep my interest.
The strongest part of Jewel of the Nile is the jewel herself, Chariline of Cush (pronounced Cara-Leen-ee, as I found out after calling her Char-ah-lean for most of the book; my mistake). Chariline perfectly mixes the desire to obey and honor God with impulsivity and recklessness, compassion with human self-absorption, and love for others with the admission that she's grown up getting her own way. In other words, Chariline is perfectly human and relatable.
Chariline's quest is also relatable and a strong point of the book. Her desire for not only a father, but love and acceptance, blends well with both her strengths and flaws. The way she handles certain situations on her journey reminds readers that struggles like fatherlessness or lack of love are universal and not confined to any time period. Couple this with Chariline's mixed race...
United States on Jun 23, 2021
| The Timeless Elegance of Tessa Afshar's Jewel of the Nile Collection | Circe by Madeline Miller: A Novel of Mythology, Magic and Transformation | The Book of Longings: An Insightful Novel Exploring the Depths of Human Emotion | |
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| Sale off | $6 OFF | $3 OFF | |
| Total Reviews | 132 reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Christian Historical Fiction (Books) | Christian Historical Fiction | ||
| Paperback | 432 pages | 416 pages | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1496428765 | 0316556327 | 0143111396 |
| Ancient World Historical Romance (Books) | Ancient World Historical Romance | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #100 in Biblical Fiction#567 in Ancient World Historical Romance #1,251 in Christian Historical Fiction | #29 in Folklore #47 in Classic Literature & Fiction#146 in Literary Fiction | #26 in Religious Historical Fiction #510 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction#958 in Literary Fiction |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Publisher | Tyndale House Publishers | Back Bay Books; Reprint edition | Penguin Books |
| Item Weight | 12.6 ounces | 13.4 ounces | 11.2 ounces |
| Biblical Fiction | Biblical Fiction | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.7/5 stars of 1,575 ratings | 4.6/5 stars of 73,754 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 22,725 ratings |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1496428769 | 978-0316556323 | 978-0143111399 |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 1.2 x 8 inches | 5.55 x 1.13 x 8.25 inches | 5.02 x 0.77 x 7.73 inches |
United States on Oct 23, 2023