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In this captivating retelling of a classic biblical story, Jesus shocks the town of Bethany with Lazarus's resurrection from the dead, leading Martha - a seemingly perfect woman trapped by the secrets of her past - to hope and a new life.Everyone in Bethany admires Martha - the perfect Jewish woman. She feeds and clothes her loved ones, looks after the family farm, and meticulously follows every precept of the Pharisees' strict laws. But Martha is hiding a secret. At her sister's marriage feast, she gave her heart and her innocence to a young musician who promised to return and marry her, but instead betrayed her love and abandoned her. Seven years later, only two people in Bethany know of Martha's secret sin: her brother, Lazarus, and Simon, the righteous Pharisee to whom Martha is betrothed.
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Stephanie Landsem writes historical fiction for women, about women. Her newest novel, In A Far-Off Land, is a story of murder, romance, and mercy set in the glamorous era of 1930s Hollywood:Mina is in a real jam. She ran away to Hollywood, sure she could make it big, save the family farm, and make up for everything. Instead, she wakes up next to a dead leading man and is framed for murder.Stephanie's biblical fiction, the Living Water Series, tells the stories of women of the Bible who transformed by their encounters with Jesus.Sign up for Stephanie's newsletter for history, book reviews, faith, cat pics, and a chance to win a book every month. Copy URL into browser: http://eepurl.com/vtYXb or go to StephanieLandsem.com
