Daughter of Rome

By: Tessa Afshar

Narrated by: Pilar Witherspoon

A woman with a devastating secret. A man bent on proving his worth. A chance encounter that catapults them into the heart of history.

When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God's plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. Their courtship unwittingly shadowed by murder and betrayal, Priscilla and Aquila slowly work to build a community of believers, while their lives grow increasingly complicated thanks to a shaggy dog, a mysterious runaway, and a ruthless foe desperate for love. But when they're banished from their home by a capricious emperor, they must join forces with an unusual rabbi named Paul and fight to turn treachery into redemption.

With impeccable research and vivid detail, Daughter of Rome is both an emotive love story and an immersive journey through first-century Rome and Corinth, reminding listeners once again why Debbie Macomber has said that "no one brings the Bible to life like Tessa Afshar."

©2020 Tessa Afshar (P)2019 Recorded Books

Life in Bible Times

Tessa Afshar has clearly done her research about life in the 1st Century. It is good to get glimpses how people in different spheres interacted (Roman, Christian, Jewish). Afshar creates a plausible back story for two New Testament figures and weaves them into the relevant Biblical contexts.

Enjoyable

Narrator had a pleasant voice although her emphasis on wording in a sentence was sometimes a little different than expected.

I like the story. Strong characters that change due to struggle. Deep understanding of guilt and forgiveness is a theme throughout the book.

I appreciate the time and effort of the author to include so much Roman empire history.

Amazing Novel !

I truly Love Pilar Witherspoon's narration abilities. These characters are so well developed that you feel you know them like your Best Friend !!
Never have I read/ listened to such Bible stories so enraptured and wanting more !!
Truly Amazing Author !!*****

Storyline excellent,Narration well done to the end overall touched greatly by the whole book

Wondrous
Need to make a review as this book touched me deeply all parts the story narrator

What a wonderful story of God’s forgiveness and love.

Priscilla and Aquila are a couple used by God’s grace. Knowing that the story is fiction, but is heavily saturated in the truth of God‘s word and history. I love how the author intertwines romance, forgiveness, and mercy into this beautiful story.