The Hidden Flame Paperback - 2010

From the rear cover

In first-century Judea, the followers of the Way have burgeoned into a vibrant, growing community that cannot be ignored. Jerusalem is in turmoil as its religious leaders on one side, and their Roman rulers on the other, conspire to stamp out the fledgling Church. And Abigail, who thought she had finally found home and safety, is caught between the opposing forces.

Two suitors desire the lovely Abigail's hand in marriage. One, a successful Hebrew merchant and widower with important connections among the Sanhedrin, is looking for a mother for his children. The Roman soldier Linux is fascinated by her winsome charm and possibly could offer the sanctuary--maybe even the love--or which she yearns. But her heart has been captured by neither of these. Will her faith and courage survive a heartbreak beyond comprehension as the followers face a gathering storm of persecution they never could have foreseen?

A glimmer of hope beckons Abigail forward....

From the jacket flap

DAVIS BUNN, a professional novelist for twenty years, has sales in excess of six million copies in sixteen languages. His books have appeared on numerous national bestseller lists. He is known for the diversity of his writing talent, from gentle gift books like The Quilt to high-powered thrillers such as The Great Divide. He has also enjoyed great success in his collaborations with Janette Oke, with whom he has co-authored a series of groundbreaking historical novels. Davis draws on a rich background of international experience. Raised in North Carolina, he completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University, then traveled to London to earn a master's degree in international economics and finance before embarking on a distinguished business career taking him to more than thirty countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. He has received numerous accolades, including three Christy Awards for excellence in fiction. He currently serves as writer-in-residence at Regent's Park College, Oxford University, and is a sought-after lecturer on the craft of writing. JANETTE OKE was born on the Canadian prairie in Champion, Alberta, and has drawn from her own family's heritage in developing characters and plots. She is a graduate of Mountain View Bible College in Alberta, where she met her husband, Edward. After pastoring churches in Canada and Indiana, the Okes returned to the Calgary, Alberta, area, where Edward served in several positions on college faculties while Janette continued writing. She has authored over four dozen novels for adults and children, and her book sales total nearly thirty million copies. Her literary awards are numerous and include the ECPA President's Award and the CBA Life Impact Award for her significant contribution to the growth of Christian fiction. She also has won both Gold Medallion and Christy awards. The Okes have three sons and one daughter, all married, and are enjoying their many grandchildren. Edward and Janette are active in their local church and make their home north of Calgary.

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• Booklist, 11/01/2009, Page 5
• CBA Retailers, 01/01/2010, Page 34
• Romantic Times, 01/01/2010, Page 74