The Wives of King David
Biblical Fiction Three Book Series
Book One:
She’s in love with her father’s worst enemy – will it cost her everything?
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Can their epic search for true love survive a father’s fury?
The daughter of King Saul, Michal lives a life of privilege–but one that is haunted by her father’s unpredictable moods and competition from her beautiful older sister. As a girl, Michal quickly falls for the handsome young harpist David. But soon after their romance begins, David must flee for his life, leaving Michal at her father’s mercy in the prison that is King Saul’s palace. Will Michal ever be reunited with David? Or is she doomed to remain separated from him forever?
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.
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Book Two:
Turmoil marked her life – what price must she pay for love?
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What price must she pay for true love?
Her days marked by turmoil and faded dreams, Abigail has resigned herself to a life with a man she does not love. When her husband Nabal’s foolish pride angers David and his men, she boldly steps forward to save her family—and David, the would-be king, takes notice.
Circumstances offer Abigail a second chance at happiness with the handsome David, and she takes a leap of faith to join his wandering tribe. But her struggles are far from over. How can she share his love with the other women he insists on marrying?
Abigail follows the bestselling Michal and continues Jill Eileen Smith’s rich story of David’s wives.
“With skill honed by years of historical research, made sharper still with a gifted passion for storytelling, Jill Eileen Smith crafts the story of Abigail in a way that takes us deep into the heart of King David and into the heart of a woman determined to follow God’s will, no matter the cost to her—or to the man she loves.”—Tamera Alexander, bestselling author of From a Distance and The Inheritance
“Smith’s writing swept me back to ancient days and brought Abigail and David’s love story vividly to life.”—Deborah Raney, award-winning author of Almost Forever and the Clayburn Novels
“A rich tapestry of an era filled with love and longing that rings true across the centuries.”—Siri Mitchell, author of Love’s Pursuit
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More Endorsements for Abigail:
“Filled with unexpected twists and tender moments, Abigail is a lovely addition to the Wives of King David trilogy. Readers will love Abigail’s emotional journey, and the beautiful ending will delight fans everywhere.”–Ginger Garrett, author of In the Arms of Immortals and Chosen
“Jill Eileen Smith’s rendering of Abigail’s story is an amazingly realistic telling of what it might have been like for this woman of faith and courage to be married to one of the most powerful men of her time. The pages give unique expression to Abigail, allowing us to see her face, hear her voice, and know her joys and sorrows. For fans of biblical fiction, this is one story not to be missed.”–Maureen Lang, author of Look to the East
“Jill Eileen Smith opens another beautiful book. Abigail transports readers back to biblical times, bringing the story of David and Abigail to life with such clarity and emotion that you feel as if you’re sharing their experiences. A magnificent tale of one woman’s faith and courage under extraordinary circumstances.”–Kathleen Fuller, bestselling author of A Man of His Word
“Abigail is vivid, engrossing, and reverently faithful to the biblical account. Jill Eileen Smith’s love for King David transmits to the reader, who can identify deeply with Abigail, David’s third wife, sharing her joys, jealousies, and heartaches. Brilliant!”–Jill Stengl, award-winning author of Faithful Traitor
“The story of Abigail, one of the most admirable women in the Bible, is fully explored in Jill Eileen Smith’s latest installment. Weaving passion, historical detail, and multidimensional characters with the biblical account, Smith achieves a rich tapestry of an era filled with love and longing that rings true across the centuries. She displays a fine eye for historical detail and knows how to mine the original biblical accounts for both depth and drama. This author’s imaginings in the spaces between Bible verses ring absolutely true in this compelling continuation of her series.”–Siri Mitchell, author of Love’s Pursuit
“I’ve looked forward to Abigail since I turned the last page of Michal, and Jill Eileen Smith didn’t disappoint me. Abigail’s story is believable and convincing, and it unfolded vividly before my eyes. I felt her pain, rejoiced for her triumphs, and wept with her when tragedy struck. An excellent episode in the Wives of King David series. Now I’m counting the days until Bathsheba.”–Virginia Smith, author of the Sister-to-Sister series
Book Three:
A single moment changed her life – will she ever regain all she’s lost?
Bathsheba is a woman who longs for love. With her devout husband away fighting the king’s wars for many months at a time, discontent and loneliness dog her steps–and make it frighteningly easy to succumb to King David’s charm and attention. Though she immediately regrets her involvement with the powerful king, the pieces are set in motion that will destroy everything she holds dear. Can she find forgiveness at the feet of the Almighty? Or has her sin separated her from God–and David–forever?
With a historian’s sharp eye for detail and a novelist’s creative spirit, Jill Eileen Smith brings to life the passionate and emotional story of David’s most famous–and infamous–wife. Smith uses her gentle hand to draw out the humanity in her characters, allowing readers to see themselves in the three-dimensional lives and minds of people who are often viewed in starkly moralistic terms. You will never read the story of David and Bathsheba in the same way again.
Coming March 1, 2011
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The Wives of the Patriarchs
Biblical Fiction Three Book Series
(Working titles)
Sarai
Rebekah
Rachel
Coming in 2012
Compilations:
One Year Life Verse Devotional
“Whatever You Say, Lord” devotional on April 14 tells the true-life story of how God helped me to put my focus on Him rather than comparing myself and my circumstances to His will for others.
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Words to Write By
Author Devotionals
Contributed articles:
“The Valley of Rejection”
“When We Don’t Understand”
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