Tessa has just been named new author of the year 2011 in the readers choice awardssponsored by family fiction. A hidden message, treachery, opposition, and a godgiven success, will lead to an unlikely bounty. She survived english boarding school for girls before moving to the united states permanently. Like tessa afshars previous novels, her writing style was lovely and the settings were realistic, but somehow enchanting at the same time. My introduction to tessa afshar was through pearl in the sand, a story of rahab, one of my favorite biblical characters. Both the multi dimensional story and the wonderful and easy to listen to narration. After reading harvest of rubies i just had to continue on with the story of sarah and darius in harvest of gold.
Oct 26, 20 harvest of gold by tessa afshar was an answer to prayer for me. Read harvest of gold online by tessa afshar books free 30day. Harvest of gold by tessa afshar, 9780802405593, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sarah married darius,and at times she feels as if she has married the persian aristoc. Like tessa afshar s previous novels, her writing style was lovely and the settings were realistic, but somehow enchanting at the same time. Harvest of gold is the second book in tessa afshars harvest series. Pearl in the sand was the winner of the new author of the year award in. Although harvest of gold probably could work as a stand alone novel, i highly recommend reading harvest of rubies first for greater enhancement of sarah and darius complete story. Author tessa afshar has done a wonderful job with this story set in the days of nehemiah, giving us a glimpse of what might have been. Harvest of gold sequel to harvest of rubies by tessa afshar. Afshar won the best historical romance christy award for the novel harvest of gold, and made the finals for the best fiction title at eh 20 ecpa book awards for harvest of rubies. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Tessas scholarship and mature understanding of scripture coupled with her unique cultural background enables her to lead us through an indepth study of ruth in a way few others can.
This is the first book i have read by tessa and it wont be the last. In harvest of rubies tessa tells the story of sarah nehemiahs cousin who unlike most women of the time can read and write and speak many languages. Tessa afshar author tessa afshar was voted new author of the year by the family fictionsponsored readers choice award 2011 for her novel pearl in the sand. May 01, 2012 harvest of rubies is the second book by tessa afshar her first book was pearl in the sand the story of rahab. Harvest of gold by tessa afshar christian audiobooks. Her most recent novel, thief of corinth, was an inspy award finalist in the historical romance category. Harvest of rubies is a fiction read that will entertain you, but it will also encourage you. Harvest of gold tessa afshar inspirational historical. Tessa afshar is the awardwinning author of many biblical and inspirational historical fiction books, including harvest of gold which won a christy award and in the field of grace, a biblical fiction on the life of ruth. Winner of 2014 christy award for best historical romance. Harvest of gold a hidden message, treachery, opposition, and a godgiven success will lead to an unlikely bounty.
Harvest of gold by tessa afshar and laural merlington. She was born in iran, lived there for fourteen years and attended an english boarding school before moving to. All characters are explained in harvest of gold, but you would really benefit from the backgrounds of those characters. Continuing the story of sarah and darius, whose marriage got off to such a rocky beginning in harvest of rubies, tessa parallels their marriage journey with the rebuilding of jerusalem under the direction of sarahs cousin, nehemiah. In harvest of gold book 2 the scribe sarah married darius, and at times she feels as if she has married the persian aristocracy, too.
Tessa afshar books list of books by author tessa afshar. Hardcover paperback kindle audible christian book synopsis. The follow up to the story of sarah and darius, first introduced in harvest of rubies a finalist for the 20 ecpa fiction book award finds the couple on their way with nehemiah t rebuild the walls of jerusalem. Mar 25, 20 tessa afshar has taken my breath away with the beauty and depth of her latest novel, harvest of gold. The details are rich and it is quite easy to become attached to the characters, since tessa afshar makes the old testament come alive. Harvest of gold by tessa afshar nook book ebook barnes. Tessa afshar books in my opinion will encourage you to pick up your bible to confirm that she stays true to the biblical account as much as possible.
Mar 12, 2014 you can read harvest of gold without reading harvest of rubies, but i think reading both would make your reading experience much richer. Tessa afshar was voted new author of the year by the family fictionsponsored readers choice award 2011 for her novel pearl in the sand. Chris fabry, awardwinning author and radio personality harvest of gold is a compelling historical novel whose characters will dwell in your thoughts long after you close the book. If you like a deep story that will bolster your seeing after our lord, then harvest of gold should hit the spot. See here to buy the book harvest of gold is the sequel to harvest of rubies both books are about sarah, a jewish scribe in persia, who is the cousin of the biblical nehemiah and is married to the cold yet moral persian aristocrat darius. Land of silence won an inspy award in the general fiction category and was voted by library journal as one of the top five christian fiction titles of 2016. Tessa afshar audio books, best sellers, author bio. The newest biblical romance from tessa afshar, harvest of gold river north, 20, releases monday, july 1. Harvest of gold harvest, book 2 by tessa afshar book cover, description, publication history. In the way home, we have the perfect combination of subject matter and teacher. Born in the middle east, tessa spent her teen years in england and later moved to the united states. Tessa afshar is the awardwinning author of several works of historical fiction.
Nov 17, 2014 a hidden message, treachery, opposition, and a godgiven success, will lead to an unlikely bounty. Tessa afshar was born in a nominally muslim family in iran and lived there for the first fourteen years of. Sarah married darius,and at times she feels as if she has married. In it we continue to follow the story of darius, sarah, and of course, nehemiah. Her conversion to christianity in her twenties changed the course. Sarah married darius,and at times she feels as if she has married the persian aristocracy, too. The story is powerful and entering the world of these characters without having read the first book, harvest of rubies, i had no difficulties following the beautifully woven tale of sarah and darius. Tessa afshar is an excellent author and her characters are rich and colorful. A hidden message, treachery, opposition, and a godgiven success will lead to an unlikely bounty.
Jun 29, 20 tessa afshar was voted new author of the year by the family fiction sponsored readers choice awards 2011 for her novel pearl in the sand. Daughter of rome, thief of corinth, bread of angels, land of silence, in the field of grace, harvest of gold, harvest of rubies, pearl in the sand. Inspirational historical fiction books by tessa afshar. The scribe sarah married darius, and at times she feels as. Sarah has wealth, property, honor, and power, but her husbands love still seems unattainable. Her conversion to christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life. You can read harvest of gold without reading harvest of rubies, but i think reading both would make your reading experience much richer. While there may be a few small adjustments, this is basically the cover for harvest of gold, the sequel to harvest of rubies, which will be available in july, 20. The scribe sarah married darius, and at times she feels as if she has married the persian aristocracy too. This book is set around the event of nehemiah rebuilding the walls of jerusalem. Tessa afshar s awardwinning novels of romance, redemption and restoration capture the mystery that was the world of the bible and make it come alive. See all books authored by tessa afshar, including pearl in the sand, and harvest of rubies, and more on.
The scribe sarah married darius, and at times she feels as if she has married the persian aristocracy, too. Tessa was born into a nominally muslim family in iran and lived there for the first 14 years of her life. Harvest of gold sequel to harvest of rubies by tessa. A harvest of rubies by tessa afshar is the first in a series of biblical fiction in the time of the jewish exile in babylon. Read harvest of gold by tessa afshar available from rakuten kobo. Harvest of gold is a compelling historical novel whose characters will dwell in your thoughts long after you close the book. Sarah discovered a way into her scribe fathers heart by teaching herself to read persian, and the quicker she learned, the more praise and attention she earned from him. Harvest of gold book charlotte mecklenburg library.
There is another point she did not count on in her marriagesarah has grown to love her husband. Harvest of gold ebook by tessa afshar rakuten kobo. May 01, 2012 tessa afshar is the awardwinning author of many biblical and inspirational historical fiction books, including harvest of gold which won a christy award and in the field of grace, a biblical fiction on the life of ruth. Harvest of gold is a compelling historical novelwhose characters will dwell in your thoughts long after you close the book. Her book, harvest of rubies was nominated for the 20 ecpa book award formerly known as the gold medallion in the fiction category, received the 2012 grace award for womens fiction and was selected as one of four notable novels by world. Harvest of gold tessa afshar inspirational historical fiction.
I could see ancient jerusalem and persia through her descriptions, and am richer in my. The people come alive on the pages and in their pain and struggle you will see yourself. Tessa afshar is the awardwinning author of inspirational historical fiction. Harvest of gold resourcing the church moody publishers. Read harvest of gold by tessa afshar for free with a 30 day free trial.
Review harvest of gold by tessa afshar kathyboydfellure. In harvest of gold book 2, the scribe sarah married darius, and at times she feels as if she has married the persian aristocracy, too. This video is just me sharing my general thoughts on all 7 of her books, giving my rating and telling you my thoughts. Harvest of gold harvest, book 2 by tessa afshar fantastic fiction. Author tessa afshar has done a wonderful job with this story. Tessa afshar author bringing the world of the bible to. Buy a cheap copy of harvest of gold book by tessa afshar. Harvest of rubies is the second book by tessa afshar her first book was pearl in the sand the story of rahab. Harvest of gold is the second book in tessa afshar s harvest series. Jun 15, 20 tessa afshar is the awardwinning author of many biblical and inspirational historical fiction books, including harvest of gold which won a christy award and in the field of grace, a biblical fiction on the life of ruth. Book 2 in harvest series, by tessa afshar winner of 2014 christy award for best historical romance. Tessa afshar has taken my breath away with the beauty and depth of her latest novel, harvest of gold.
Tessa afshar is one of the most gifted writers i know. Harvest of gold by tessa afshar was an answer to prayer for me. Pearl in the sand was the winner of the new author of the year award in the 2011 readers choice awards. Carissa miller, net galley 612012 i felt so similar to sarah as i read through this book.
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