<b>Book 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Redeeming Love</i> and <i>The Masterpiece.</i></b><br/>The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, <i>A Voice in the Wind</i> brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget—Hadassah.<br/>While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as she's torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire.<br/><i>Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions</i><br/>"Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again."<br/>—<b>Debbie Macomber</b><br/>"As we 'watch' Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The 'costumes' may vary, but our Lord does not change."<br/>—<b>Angela Hunt</b><br/>"Francine redefined Christian fiction—honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing—demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God's truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way."<br/>—<b>Liz Curtis Higgs</b><br/>"Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction."<br/>—<b>Bodie Thoene</b><br/>"Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment."<br/>—<b>Romantic Times</b>