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Asaph: An Historical Novel

Asaph: An Historical Novel

Cooley, Alice Kingsbury

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116371349X
ISBN13: 9781163713495
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Asaph: An Historical Novel by Alice Kingsbury Cooley is a work of fiction that is set in the ancient Middle East, during the reign of King David. The story follows the life of Asaph, a young shepherd boy who is taken in by David and becomes a musician in his court. Asaph is gifted with a beautiful singing voice and a talent for playing the harp, and he quickly becomes one of David's most trusted advisors.The novel explores Asaph's relationship with David, as well as his experiences living in the court and navigating the complex political landscape of the time. Asaph is a devout believer in God and struggles with his faith as he witnesses the violence and corruption of the world around him.Asaph is also a love story, as the young musician falls in love with a beautiful woman named Abigail, who is married to one of David's soldiers. Asaph and Abigail's love is forbidden, and they must navigate the dangers of their relationship in secret.Cooley's writing is rich and evocative, transporting the reader to the ancient world of Israel and bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the time. Asaph is a compelling and complex character, and the novel is a gripping exploration of faith, love, and the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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