Description
Members of Herod’s inner circle, Joanna’s wealthy priestly family harbors a dark secret. When a rabbi comes preaching a new Kingdom and healing the sick, Joanna is forever changed. Yet she treads a perilous path between a court that mocks Jesus of Nazareth, a community of believers that views her with suspicion, and a husband who guards his own secrets.
Joanna’s wealthy family aspires to Herod’s inner circle, but when her father’s esteemed position in the Sepphoris Sanhedrin is threatened, her family resorts to harboring a dark secret. As Joanna navigates the complexities of aristocratic life and an arranged marriage, she is caught between loyalty to her family and her own desires. When tragedy strikes, leading to a life-altering injury and a startling encounter with Herod’s financial minister, Joanna must grapple with a new future–one that challenges her sense of duty and hope for love.
Years later, Joanna is forever changed when a rabbi comes preaching a new kingdom and healing the sick. Yet, she treads a perilous path between a court that mocks Jesus of Nazareth, a community of believers who views her with suspicion, and a husband who guards his own secrets. As pressure increases, Joanna must protect her allegiance to the Christ, whose message is as compelling as it is dangerous.
“Heather Kaufman is a truly fresh voice in biblical fiction.”–TESSA AFSHAR, bestselling author
“A beautifully told and imagined story of secrets, faith, love, and devotion. With a compelling plot and cast of characters, Before the King is a tale not to be missed.”–TOSCA LEE, New York Times bestselling author
