Harvest of Rubies

Harvest of Rubies, Book 1

By: Tessa Afshar

Narrated by: Diana Gardiner

The prophet Nehemiah's cousin can speak numerous languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve great mysteries. There is only one problem: She's a woman in a man's court.

In her early childhood years, Sarah experienced the death of her mother and her father's subsequent emotional distance, and she came to two conclusions: God does not care about me, and my accomplishments are the measure of my worth.

Catapulted into the center of the Persian court, Sarah is working too many hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and solving intrigues for the Queen. Ironically, it isn't failure—but success—that causes Sarah to lose her only source of external validation.

Sarah soon learns that she has something of worth to offer beyond her ability with languages and sums; her very being proves to be a blessing to others, particularly the aristocrat Darius, whom she is given to in marriage.

Sarah and Darius' story continues in Harvest of Gold. Darius may be able to learn to love his wife, but can he ever learn to trust Sarah and her Lord?

©2012 Tessa Afshar (P)2022 Tessa Afshar

I love the way the author incorporates scripture into her narrative.

This particular story was of a time that I had very little knowledge of, she opens up that time and draws you in. I am really looking forward to her next book.

The gentle character qualities of Sarah

The historical and biblical elements of the story made the story most intriguing. the scriptures from the psalms enhanced the emotion of the story, and made it difficult to step away from. I loved the intertwining of scripture into the story; it is the path to live an abundant life then, as it is now!

Well developed characters

Well developed characters, background and storyline also! Heroes, damsels, villains and favored pets/animals complete the picture. The scenes are so well described, it is easy to imagine them.

Outstanding

I loved this book. My 2nd in under two weeks! You won’t be disappointed. Performance was wonderful as well.

Great storyline

Good book with great storyline. Person reading the book was hard to engage with. It took a while to get used to their reading.