OF FIRE AND LIONS

The Old Testament book of Daniel comes to life as the young Israelite begins to experience strange and prophetic dreams in captivity in Babylon.

Survival. A Hebrew girl first tasted it when she became a Babylonian noblewoman nearly seventy years ago. She thought she'd perfected it as Daniel's wife, Belili, living as nobility in King Nebuchadnezzar's court. Now, she is old and feels safe--until her secrets flare like a fiery furnace. One night Daniel is escorted to
Belshazzar's palace to interpret mysterious handwriting on a wall. The Persian Army invades, and Daniel returns home with a guest who calls her Mother. In a story that focuses on King Darius' reign, Belili and Daniel recount their past, experiencing both heartache and healing. Confessing long-held secrets forges newfound
bonds, and their painful memories lead them on a search for the lost Ark. Ultimately, Yahweh's sovereign hand leads Jerusalem's captives home, and the frightened Hebrew girl is transformed into a confident woman, who realizes her need of the God who conquers both fire and lions.

Mesu Andrews is the award-winning author of Love Amid the Ashes and numerous other novels, including The Pharaoh's Daughter, Miriam, and Isaiah's Daughter. Her deep understanding of and love for God's Word brings the biblical world alive for readers.