A richly imagined retelling of Rahab’s life in ancient Jericho, this novel follows a woman who loses her home and freedom after her husband’s debts cost them everything. Forced into an oppressive household and pushed to desperate choices, Rahab encounters Israelite spies and makes a dangerous decision that will change the course of her life.
The story explores survival, identity, and what it means to trust strangers when every choice carries risk. The narrative brings the city’s streets, political tensions, and private struggles to life with immersive period detail and close attention to character. Rahab’s path raises questions about courage, belonging, and the possibility of a new future outside the walls that once contained her.
Readers who appreciate biblical retellings, character-led historical fiction, or emotionally driven stories about resilience will find depth and nuance here. The novel balances dramatic tension with intimate scenes of transformation.
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Setting: Ancient Jericho
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Themes: redemption, courage, identity
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Tone: immersive, dramatic, character-focused