A Voice in the Wind

The Mark of the Lion, Book 1

By: Francine Rivers

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

Francine Rivers, a winner of the ECPA Gold Medallion, is a best-selling author of Christian fiction. A Voice in the Wind takes listeners into a richly imagined ancient Rome in the midst of its great decline. This heart-stirring tale of a young slave girl, torn between her love for a handsome aristocrat and her faith in God, transcends genres with its awe-inspiring power and emotional intensity.

©2002 Francine Rivers (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"It is Ms. Rivers' faith in man and God that lifts these novels onto another plane and brings readers hope in time of darkness." ( Romantic Times)

Phenomenal story!!

Great story!! I would highly recommend this to anybody who likes a love story, a action story, suspense and inspiration. Three stories that intertwine and come together at the end. The narrarator was very good, also.

A Voice in the Wind

This is an amazing, moving story that takes place during the Roman Empire, after the death of Jesus. Although fiction, the author gives a very interesting and insightful glimpse into this famous era of history. This is a Christian novel, but do not think this is a light read. There is violence, audultery, deceit and greed throughout the story. Francine Rivers does not sugar coat anything. She tells it like it is. I loved it!

Great Book!

It takes a little while to get you hooked, but my oh my once it does you will finish this book very quickly!

Decadent, powerful, moving

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! This book depicts the decadence of Rome and Ephesus in all its carnal glory, but there are glimmers of hope

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Voice in the Wind?

The kindness of Marcus to Hodassa in the face of Julia's cruelty

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were many passages that floored me. The idea of honor in a society where honor does not reign... the idea of blood lust, perversion, and yet wanting to live a life pleasing to God... it is not too far a stretch to see the society that we live in today becoming similar to that of Rome 2000 years ago

Any additional comments?

I agree with some of the other reviewers who stated that Richer Ferone's narration was not quite the best fit for this book particularly with his slight whine in the voices of female characters. However, his narration itself, and the story on its own, carry this book. It is a worthwhile read.

Great book

I loved the story. So up lifting this story spoke to my own spiritual walk. The only thing I didn't like is the mans voice who was reading it. I prefer a women's voice when listening to a book