Sign-In
Cart
The Witness of Shunem
Paperback
Series: Women of the House of David, Book 1
Christian FictionGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 29 2026
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The flicker of a bronze oil lamp casts shifting shadows as Abishag, a quiet figure in King David's court, stumbles upon a linen scrap hidden beneath the king's pillow. This seemingly innocuous find pulls her into a web of secrets that binds the fate of a nation. In a court where silence is often safer than truth, and whispers carry the weight of kingdoms, Abishag walks a perilous path.
Amidst the grandeur of King David's court, Abishag finds herself entangled in a silent battle where every glance and gesture holds meaning. Joab, the king's formidable commander, watches with an unwavering eye, while Bathsheba's presence magnifies her invisibility. As loyalties shift like the desert winds, Abishag faces a choice between complicity and courage.
In this gripping tale of biblical fiction, each step she takes and every word left unspoken becomes a test of her faith and resilience. Will she protect the hidden truths, or will the pressure of political intrigue unravel the very fabric of her existence and those she seeks to shield?
As Abishag navigates through the maelstrom of power and secrecy, her journey will captivate readers, inviting them to explore a world where the stakes are high and the consequences of each action ripple through history. The Witness of Shunem is a compelling narrative that blends historical authenticity with the timeless human struggle for truth and justice.
Will Abishag emerge unscathed, or will the burdens she bears become too great? Dive into this evocative tale to discover the strength of a woman who dares to defy the silence of her time.
Also in
General Fiction
Elizabeth Spencer: Novels & Stories (Loa #344): The Voice at the Back Door / The Light in the Piazza / Knights and Dragons / Stories
Spencer, Elizabeth
Hardcover
Anniversaries, Volume 2: From a Year in the Life of Gesine Cresspahl, April 1968-August 1968
Johnson, Uwe
Paperback
Philip Roth: Novels 1973-1977 (Loa #165): The Great American Novel / My Life as a Man / The Professor of Desire
Roth, Philip
Hardcover
John Updike: Novels 1978-1984 (Loa #339): The Coup / Rabbit Is Rich / The Witches of Eastwick
Updike, John
Hardcover
Selected Writings: Robert Musil: Young Torless, Three Women, the Perfecting of a Love, and Other Writings
Musil, Robert
Agee, Joel
Paperback
Before Gatsby: The First Twenty-Six Stories
Fitzgerald, F. Scott
Bruccoli, Matthew J.
Baughman, Judith
Paperback