Given to the temple of Atargatis as a child, Delilah is raised to be a priestess to the Five Cities that rule Canaan. She grows up under the watchful eyes of high priestess Derceto, who sees her as a valuable pawn in her political agenda. Meanwhile, in the hills of Canaan, the Israelites choose Samson to lead their fight against the Five Cities. When he catches a glimpse of Delilah, he risks his freedom to marry her, and Derceto seizes the chance to have Samson at her mercy. Caught between the two, Delilah is forced to question her own heart.
An inventive retelling of an ancient story, "Delilah" is a tale of political turmoil, betrayal, passionate friendship, and forbidden love.
Given to the temple of Atargatis as a child, Delilah is raised to be a priestess to the Five Cities that rule Canaan. She grows up under the watchful eyes of high priestess Derceto, who sees her as a valuable pawn in her political agenda. Meanwhile, in the hills of Canaan, the Israelites choose Samson to lead their fight against the Five Cities. When he catches a glimpse of Delilah, he risks his freedom to marry her, and Derceto seizes the chance to have Samson at her mercy. Caught between the two, Delilah is forced to question her own heart.
An inventive retelling of an ancient story, "Delilah" is a tale of political turmoil, betrayal, passionate friendship, and forbidden love.
INDIA EDGHILL is a librarian living in the Mid-Hudson Valley in New York. She is the author of two other novels, "Wisdom's Daughter," which was a "Romantic Times" Nominee for Best Historical Fiction, and "Queenmaker."
"With her vivid attention to historical detail, Edghill keeps
readers captivated." --"People""A spellbinding, emotionally
powerful reinvention of a timeless tale from a master of lyrical
language. With Delilah, India Edghill has written a song of the
heart set among clashing kingdoms and created an historical novel
to savor." --"New York Times" best-selling author Nicole Jordan"In
Edghill's beautifully written tale, Delilah and Samson unite to
bring down their enemies. This is one biblically inspired
historical novel not to miss." --"Booklist
""Edghill has crafted a powerful, lyrical novel and created two
unforgettable characters." "--Library Journal
""Focusing on a turbulent political atmosphere, betrayal, and a
searing passion, Edghill allows the reader to see a man and woman
caught up in a doomed love. Four stars." "--RT Book Reviews""Richly
imagined in hauntingly beautiful prose, India Edghill's Delilah is
what the Bible may have been like had it been written by a woman.
Delilah is a character whose compelling voice will keep you turning
the pages in this truly remarkable story." --Michelle Moran, author
of "Nefertiti" "Most people know the story of Samson and Delilah,
but you've never heard it told like this. In this beautifully
crafted tale, an all-too-human Delilah speaks across the centuries
and tells us what really happened in the lands of the Philistines
so long ago. Her story will draw you in quietly at first -- and
then it builds to a roar. It's both mythic and moving, and rife
with surprising twists." --Donna Gillespie, international
bestselling author of "The Light Bearer" and "Lady of the Light""A
fascinating and unorthodox retelling of the Samson and Delilah
story as seen through pagan eyes. Through India Edghill's extensive
research and talent for telling detail, this familiar tale takes on
a whole new meaning." --Naomi Ragen, author of "The Ghost of Hannah
Mendes" and "The Saturday Wife"
“With her vivid attention to historical detail, Edghill keeps
readers captivated.” ––"People""A spellbinding, emotionally
powerful reinvention of a timeless tale from a master of lyrical
language. With Delilah, India Edghill has written a song of
the heart set among clashing kingdoms and created an historical
novel to savor." ––"New York Times" best-selling author Nicole
Jordan“In Edghill's beautifully written tale, Delilah and Samson
unite to bring down their enemies. This is one biblically inspired
historical novel not to miss.” ––"Booklist
"“Edghill has crafted a powerful, lyrical novel and created two
unforgettable characters.” "––Library Journal
"“Focusing on a turbulent political atmosphere, betrayal, and a
searing passion, Edghill allows the reader to see a man and woman
caught up in a doomed love. Four stars.” "––RT Book Reviews""Richly
imagined in haun
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