This is one (3) that I recommend to anyone and everyone! They are truly amazing books, the characters are relatable and the historical details are well-integrated and immersive. This is one (3) that I recommend to anyone and everyone They are truly amazing books, the characters are relatable and the historical details are well-integrated and immersive. His path and those of the other characters meet at crucial intersections before diverging at the end of the first book.Ī Voice in the Wind tells the first half of the story, as seeds are planted and each life is touched by those surrounding them.Īn Echo in the Darkness follows each member of the Valerian family as Hadassah’s influence continues to take hold of their hearts in the aftermath of tragedy.Īs Sure as the Dawn takes Atretes on a quest to return to his homeland and reclaim the life that was taken from him, but not in the way he expects. As Sure as the Dawn takes Atretes on a quest to return to his homeland and reclaim the life that was taken from him, but not in the way he expects. Her gentle spirit and willingness to serve set her apart from the other slaves in the household, and the family soon takes notice as each of their lives are eventually transformed by the Presence she carries with her.Ītretes is a German warrior, captured by Roman soldiers and taken from his home to fight in the arena for the entertainment of the Roman mob.

This book picks up with Atretes where we left him in the first book. Hadassah is a Jewish Christian slave girl serving the Valerian family, struggling with her desire to share her faith and her fear of persecution in a world where every belief system is tolerated except that which refuses to worship the Roman emperor as a god. Audiobook As Sure as the Dawn by Francine Rivers Excellent Review 4 Audio As Sure as the Dawn narrated by Richard Ferrone Great Review 5 Free audio As Sure as the Dawn in the audio player below This series as a whole is 5 stars for me. One of my all-time favourites by my all-time favourite author!Ĭhristian historical fiction series with wonderfully-written characters and insights into the early church and the time period immediately following the lives of Jesus and the apostles.

As sure as the dawn by francine rivers