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Christian Fiction · 2002 · R

A Voice in the Wind

by Francine Rivers

She prays for her captors. She loves her master. She will not deny her God.

This classic series has inspired nearly 2 million readers. Both loyal fans and new readers will want the latest edition of this beloved series. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #1 A Voice in the Wind: This first book in the classic best-selling Mark of the Lion series brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget-Hadassah. Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, a young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deli

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Violence

A lot

Gladiatorial combat depicted with intensity; violence of slavery and Roman persecution; death is frequent

Language

Barely any

No profanity; literary and period-appropriate language throughout

Sexual Content

Some

Sexual situations involving Roman decadence are present; not explicit but clearly depicted; marital themes

Substance Use

Barely any

Roman banquet culture involves drinking throughout

Emotional Intensity

A lot

Faith tested under persecution; slavery's psychological toll; characters face death and loss with varying degrees of spiritual resilience

What this book is about

Hadassah, a young Jewish Christian woman who survived the destruction of Jerusalem, is sold into slavery in Rome and becomes a servant to the wealthy Valerian family. Francine Rivers' Christian historical fiction chronicles Hadassah's faith under extreme pressure amid the decadence and violence of imperial Rome—including gladiatorial combat, moral corruption, and the relentless temptations of Roman society.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Gladiatorial violence may be disturbing

Heavy themes of slavery and persecution

Christian faith is central to the narrative and character motivation

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