In the Shadow Of the Queen by Kim Stokely

This is a new to me author that I will be reading more of in the future. Anna the Prophetess was only mentioned one time in the Bible. I think it is awesome how Kim Stokely wove a story around her. Ms. Stokely has certainly researched the time of Christ and included many local customs. I enjoy her writing style and she created a very interesting tale. the only thing that would have improved the story for me is if she had continued the story to the scene with Jesus. Other than that this was an awesome book! I read this on Kindle Unlimited. So grab yourself a cup of tea and settle in for a fantastic read.

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Jerusalem, 76 B.C.
For the first time in history, a woman rightfully reigns over Israel. The queen's rule gives Anna, a gifted young seamstress, opportunities for work and education she never thought possible. But to achieve her dreams, Anna must enter a world festering with intrigue and deceit. Those living within the queen's shadow already plot to seize the throne when she is dead. Even Lev, Anna's first love, is drawn into this underlying world of power, pleasure and political maneuvering.

Torn between her own desires and the traditions of her people, Anna's story is one of enduring courage and her inspired belief in God's love and faithfulness in all circumstances.

About the author:

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Biography

The wife of a submariner, Kim lived in eight states during his twenty year career. She used her background in Drama (a B.F.A. from the University of Connecticut and a Master's Degree from Regent University) to stay relatively sane throughout all those moves by performing in various plays and musicals, including a one-person show about women in the Bible.

In 2004, the Navy transferred her family to Omaha, Nebraska, a perfectly logical move that never made sense to her mother. An avid reader, Kim has written novels in several genres, including Biblical, Contemporary, Inspirational Fiction and Young Adult Fantasy. Kim's novel, "Winter Trees," was a semi-finalist in the Christian Writer's Guild's 2010 Operation First Novel contest. Her non-fiction Inspirational and humor stories have appeared in several Chicken Soup for the Soul books, Vista, and online at www.thechristianpulse.com. She is a regular paid contributor to Thriving Family online magazine.

Please visit www.kimstokely.com to read a story, find out about upcoming performances, or just to say "hi.