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by
Diana Wallis Taylor (Author)
Long maligned as a prostitute or a woman of questionable reputation, Mary Magdalene’s murky story seems lost to the sands of time. Now a portrait of this enigmatic woman comes to life in the hands of an imaginative master storyteller. Diana Wallis Taylor’s Mary is a woman devastated by circumstances beyond her control and plagued with terrifying dreams–until she has a life-changing confrontation with the Savior.
Lovers of historical and biblical fiction will find this creative telling of Mary’s story utterly original and respectful as it opens their eyes to the redeeming work of Christ in the lives of those who follow him.
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One woman desperate for hope. One Savior with the power to heal.
A beautiful girl blossoming into womanhood, Mary has high hopes for a life filled with learning, family, and young love. In one dreadful night, all of that changes. The nightmares come first, then the waking visions of unspeakable terror, until Mary hardly remembers her dreams for the future.
Can the Most High deliver her from this torment? How long must she wait for healing? This vivid portrait of the enigmatic Mary of Magdala comes to life in the hands of an imaginative master storyteller. Diana Wallis Taylor introduces you to a Mary who is both utterly original and respectful of the biblical account, opening your eyes to a redemption that knows no bounds.
Praise for Diana Wallis Taylor
“Taylor has crafted an exquisite love story.”–RT Book Review about Martha, 41/2 stars TOP PICK “An eye-opening expedition into the past.”–Booklist about Martha
“Excellent historical detail.”–Historical Novel Review about Martha
“Taylor’s rich s of the landscapes, lifestyles, and rituals mesh easily with [an] emotional and very personal story.”– about Journey to the Well
“Set in a vividly depicted first century, this absorbing debut novel is populated with charming characters.”–Library Journal about Journey to the Well
Diana Wallis Taylor is the author of the novels Journey to the Well and Martha and lives in California. Find out more at .
Author Biography
Diana Wallis Taylor is the author of the novels Journey to the Well and Martha and lives in California. Find out more at .
Number of Pages: 304Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.3 x 5.5 INPublication Date: June 01, 2012
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