New Releases by Francine Rivers

"New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to the California frontier in this sweeping, romantic tale of a displaced New England suffragette, a former Union soldier disinherited by his Southern family, and the town they join forces to save. 1875. When Kathryn Walsh arrives in tiny Calvada, a mining town nestled in the Sierra Nevadas, falling in love is the furthest thing from her mind. Banished from Boston by her wealthy stepfather, she has come to claim an inheritance from the uncle she never knew: a defunct newspaper office on a main street overflowing with brothels and saloons, and a seemingly worthless mine. Moved by the oppression of the local miners and their families, Kathryn decides to relaunch her uncle''s newspaper-and then finds herself in the middle of a maelstrom, pitted against Calvada''s most powerful men. But Kathryn intends to continue to say-and publish-whatever she pleases, especially when she knows she''s right. Matthias Beck, owner of a local saloon and hotel, has a special interest in the new lady in town. He instantly recognizes C. T. Walsh''s same tenacity in the beautiful and outspoken redhead-and knows all too well how dangerous that family trait can be. While Kathryn may be right about Calvada''s problems, her righteousness could also get her killed. But when the handsome hotelier keeps finding himself on the same side of the issues as the opinionated Miss Walsh, Matthias''s restless search for purpose becomes all about answering the call of his heart. Everyone may be looking to strike it rich in this lawless boomtown, but it''s a love more precious than gold that will ultimately save them all"--

In 'De stem van een vrouw' van Francine Rivers wordt Kathryn Walsh met groot onrecht geconfronteerd. Ze wil niets liever dan de strijd aangaan, maar wat als ze daarmee haar leven riskeert? Voor Kathryn is niets doen echter geen optie. Eind 19e eeuw arriveert ze in het mijnstadje Calvada om haar ooms erfenis op te eisen: het kantoor waar hij zijn krant maakte, te midden van bordelen en saloons, en een mijn die niets oplevert. Geraakt door de slechte behandeling van mijnwerkers en hun gezinnen, besluit ze het krantje nieuw leven in te blazen. Daarmee strijkt ze recht tegen de haren in van de mannen die het stadje besturen. Maar Kathryn weigert om haar mond te houden en publiceert alles waar ze in gelooft. Tot wanhoop van Matthias Beck, de salooneigenaar die haar probeert te beschermen. Francine Rivers schreef eerder o.a. de bestsellers 'Bevrijdende liefde' en 'Het meesterwerk'. Als geen ander weet ze het christelijke geloof te verwerken in een meeslepend verhaal. Zelf zegt ze daarover: 'Ik wil mijn lezers uitdagen, net als mezelf, om antwoorden te zoeken in het boek dat al eeuwenlang een bestseller is.'

A delightful new western romance and New York Times bestseller from the author of Redeeming Love. New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to the California frontier in this sweeping, romantic tale of a displaced New England suffragette, a former Union soldier disinherited by his Southern family, and the town they join forces to save. 1875. When Kathryn Walsh arrives in tiny Calvada, a mining town nestled in the Sierra Nevadas, falling in love is the farthest thing from her mind. Banished from Boston by her wealthy stepfather, she has come to claim an inheritance from the uncle she never knew: a defunct newspaper office on a main street overflowing with brothels and saloons, and a seemingly worthless mine. Moved by the oppression of the local miners and their families, Kathryn decides to relaunch her uncle''s newspaper―and then finds herself in the middle of a maelstrom, pitted against Calvada''s most powerful men. But Kathryn intends to continue to say―and publish―whatever she pleases, especially when she knows she''s right. Matthias Beck, owner of a local saloon and hotel, has a special interest in the new lady in town. He instantly recognizes C. T. Walsh''s same tenacity in the beautiful and outspoken redhead―and knows all too well how dangerous that family trait can be. While Kathryn may be right about Calvada''s problems, her righteousness could also get her killed. But when the handsome hotelier keeps finding himself on the same side of the issues as the opinionated Miss Walsh, Matthias''s restless search for purpose becomes all about answering the call of his heart. Everyone may be looking to strike it rich in this lawless boomtown, but it''s a love more precious than gold that will ultimately save them all. Engrossing plot that''s perfect for fans of Christian romance Western historical fiction set during the Gold Rush Interwoven with themes of compassion and redemption

A grande história de amor que conquistou o coração de milhões de leitores em todo o mundo, finalmente publicada em Portugal. Califórnia, 1850. Um lugar e uma época impiedosos em que os homens vendem a alma por um punhado de ouro e as mulheres vendem o corpo por um lugar para dormir.Angel era apenas uma criança quando foi vendida como prostituta. Rapidamente aprendeu a não esperar nada de ninguém... apenas traição. Ao longo dos anos, o único sentimento que a tem alimentado é o ódio por todos os que lhe roubaram a inocência e a deixaram com um irreparável vazio interior.Um dia, porém, conhece um homem diferente de todos os outros. Michael Hosea busca o divino em todas as coisas e vê em Angel algo que nem ela própria se permite ver. Michael ama-a incondicionalmente e, aos poucos, vai conquistando um lugar cada vez maior no seu coração.Mas com a chegada inesperada desse amor, Angel é tomada por sentimentos incontroláveis de medo e desprezo por si mesma. Há muito que aceitara não haver salvação para a sua alma devastada. Resta-lhe fugir de volta para a escuridão do mundo em que cresceu.Com este clássico intemporal, esta história transformadora sobre um amor maior do que a vida, Francine Rivers firmou o seu nome entre as mais reputadas escritoras românticas e inspiracionais da atualidade.

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Nina Dobrev, with Logan Marshall Green and Eric Dane, special appearance by Famke Janssen. Distributed by Universal Pictures with a screenplay by Francine Rivers and D.J. Caruso. California’s gold country, 1850. A time when men sold their souls for a bag of gold and women sold their bodies for a place to sleep. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. Sold into prostitution as a child, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside. Then she meets Michael Hosea, a man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything. Michael obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation, until despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening comes overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs. Back to the darkness, away from her husband’s pursuing love, terrified of the truth she no longer can deny: her final healing must come from the One who loves her even more than Michael does . . . the One who will never let her go. A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love. Includes a six-part reading group guide!

This forty-day devotional based on the classic bestselling novel Redeeming Love leads you on a personal, six-week journey into God’s all-consuming embrace. We know that God loves us unconditionally. So why is it so hard to break free from the past and live in that truth? Inspired by the biblical book of Hosea, Redeeming Love introduces a love so profound that it forever changes Angel, a woman who had viewed herself as broken beyond redemption. With A Path to Redeeming Love: A 40-Day Devotional, you can immerse yourself daily in the truth of God’s unshakable love for you. Personal essays from Francine explore key themes from the novel—Rejected, Resigned, Rescued, Redeemed, Reconciled, Restored—inspired by Scripture. In addition, each daily devotion includes: • an excerpt from Redeeming Love, Angel and Michael Hosea’s classic love story • Bible verses for meditation • prompts for Bible study, prayer, and journaling to enhance reflection and application Whether you feel stuck or hurt, confused or lost—or simply want to experience more deeply God’s boundless grace—this devotional invites you into a transformative understanding of God’s redeeming love.

In this first of an epic family saga by Francine Rivers, mother and daughter relationships are challenged, setting their family on a course full of heartache.

Enjoy a FREE TYNDALE BIBLICAL FICTION SAMPLER featuring excerpts from four compelling biblical fiction novels that will transport you across time and place to ancient lands. A Voice in the Wind by New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as she''s torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire. Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar When the daughter of a prominent Roman general meets a disinherited Jewish immigrant, neither one can dream of God''s plan to transform them into the most influential couple of the early church. Nor can they anticipate the mountains that will threaten to bury them. The Advocate by Randy Singer At the trial of Christ, Theophilus, brilliant young assessore raised in the Roman aristocracy, stands behind Pontius Pilate and whispers, "Offer to release Barabbas." The strategy backfires, and Theophilus never forgets the sight of an innocent man unjustly suffering the worst of all possible deaths—Roman crucifixion. Three decades later, Theophilus must face another evil Caesar, defending the man Paul in Nero''s deranged court. Can Theophilus mount a defense that will keep another innocent man from execution? The Brother''s Keeper by Tracy Groot James knows that this year''s Passover pilgrimage will be more important than ever. Hearing about a possible plot against his brother Jesus, he must find him and talk some sense into him before it''s too late. And he must decide for himself who his brother really is. But on the dusty road to Jerusalem, more than one faction has murder on its mind. . . .

A espetacular continuação da história de Hadassah, uma corajosa escrava cristã de fé inabalável, e Marcus, o aristocrata que ganha seu coração. Um ano se passou e Hadassah vive envolta em véus para proteger sua identidade, além de esconder as cicatrizes que marcam seu corpo. Dada como morta, ela vira auxiliar de um médico na parte pobre da cidade e desenvolve um talento especial para a cura através do poder de sua fé. Quando Júlia fica gravemente doente, Hadassah é forçada a enfrentar uma difícil decisão: ela deve voltar para a casa dos Valeriano, arriscando-se à morte, para ajudar sua antiga senhora — a mesma que a jogou para os leões? E ainda correr o risco de se deparar com Marcus, irmão de Júlia e seu amor proibido? Enquanto isso, Marcus se afasta da opulência de Roma e é levado por uma voz sussurrante do passado a uma jornada que pode libertar sua alma da escuridão. Mas será que ele vai conseguir negar tudo o que aprendeu em uma juventude de riqueza e libertinagem e encontrar em Deus a satisfação espiritual de que tanto necessita, tornando-se o homem que Hadassah sabe que ele pode ser?

Două suflete pierdute, legate de vinovăția trecutului, descoperă că rănile care le țin captive pot duce la harul incredibil dar necesar pentru a le elibera. Cu acest roman, Francine Rivers revine la vechea ei pasiune pentru romanele de dragoste, in care ne aminteste ca dragostea rascumparatoare poate transforma chiar si cele mai frante experiente de viata intr-o capodopera pe cat de imperfecta, pe atat de uimitoare.

'Het meesterwerk' van Francine Rivers speelt zich af in de Amerikaanse kunstwereld. De succesvolle schilder Roman Valesco lijkt alles te hebben: rijkdom, vrouwen, roem. Alleen zijn assistente Grace Moore, die tegen haar zin voor hem werkt, weet hoe weinig hij eigenlijk heeft. Romans verleden achtervolgt hem en echoot door de hallen en kamers van zijn lege villa. Maar Grace heeft geen idee van de manier waarop Roman in het geheim worstelt met zijn demonen: hij trekt er 's nachts op uit als The Bird, een beruchte maar nog niet geïdentificeerde graffitiartiest – een alter ego dat zijn carrière te gronde zou kunnen richten. Ook Grace kan haar verleden niet achter zich laten. Na een zeer ongelukkig huwelijk heeft ze haar leven omgegooid en zich voorgenomen haar dromen nooit meer te laten stelen door iemand aan wie ze haar hart verliest. Als ze de man leert kennen achter het masker is het alsof hun gebroken verledens langzaam in elkaar schuiven... totdat er iets gebeurt dat zo onverwacht is dat het voor altijd hun levens zal bepalen.

A New York Times , USA Today , and Publishers Weekly bestseller "This character-driven romance will enthrall [Rivers''s] many fans." ― Library Journal The New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale with spiritual depth that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpiece. A successful LA artist, Roman Velasco appears to have everything he could possibly want―money, women, fame. Only Grace Moore, his reluctant, newly hired personal assistant, knows how little he truly has. The demons of Roman''s past seem to echo through the halls of his empty mansion and out across his breathtaking Topanga Canyon view. But Grace doesn''t know how her boss secretly wrestles with those demons: by tagging buildings as the Bird, a notorious but unidentified graffiti artist―an alter ego that could destroy his career and land him in prison. Like Roman, Grace is wrestling with ghosts and secrets of her own. After a disastrous marriage threw her life completely off course, she vowed never to let love steal her dreams again. But as she gets to know the enigmatic man behind the reputation, it''s as if the jagged pieces of both of their pasts slowly begin to fit together . . . until something so unexpected happens that it changes the course of their relationship―and both their lives―forever. The Masterpiece is perfect for fans of: Clean contemporary romance Christian women''s fiction Riveting stories with themes of faith and forgiveness "Rivers deftly threads Roman''s and Grace''s lives together as they tiptoe around their emotional scars, eventually shifting into a dance of tentative steps toward a love neither can resist. Fans of Christian romance will delight in this tale of salvation through love." ― Kirkus Reviews "Richly detailed characters with traumatic pasts are woven together with biblical truths and redemptive themes. . . . This is an amazing, beautifully written tale to be savored and pondered and shared with others." ― Romantic Times "Readers will marvel at Rivers''s storytelling arc encompassing the reconciliation of gritty past misdeeds and the work in progress of a life of forgiveness." ― Booklist "Fans of Francine Rivers will eagerly devour The Masterpiece and find exactly what they are looking for: a beautifully written story of faith, romance, and the power that true freedom can bring." ― Bookreporter

Esta serie clásica ha inspirado a más de dos millones de fieles seguidores, y sin duda alguna, esta nueva edición en español cautivará miles de nuevos lectores que desearán poseer esta clásica serie cristiana. Esta edición incluye un prólogo de la casa editorial, una carta redactada por Francine Rivers, un glosario ilustrado y una guía de discusión para uso personal o grupal. Un eco en las tinieblas, el segundo libro de la serie La marca del León, nos cuenta como Marcos se aparta de la opulencia para seguir una voz susurrante del pasado. Su búsqueda lo lleva en un viaje que lo puede librar de la oscuridad de su alma. This beloved series has inspired nearly 2 million readers, and this new Spanish edition will appeal to both loyal fans and new readers. This edition includes a foreword from the publisher, a preface from Francine Rivers, an illustrated glossary, and discussion questions suitable for personal and group use. #2 An Echo in the Darkness Turning away from the opulence of Rome, Marcus is led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.

Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Batseba und Maria: fünf außergewöhnliche Frauen, die allesamt in der Ahnentafel Jesu im Evangelium des Matthäus erwähnt werden. Fünf bewegende Lebensgeschichten, die von Francine Rivers packend nacherzählt werden. Diese Porträts lassen eintauchen in die Welt der Bibel. Sie machen deutlich, dass viele Fragen und Probleme überraschend aktuell sind. Und dass es sich trotz Schwierigkeiten und Rückschlägen lohnt, an Gott festzuhalten. Dieser Sammelband enthält fünf Romane, die bisher nur als Einzelbände erhältlich waren.

O primeiro volume de uma saga familiar emocionante. Com uma prosa envolvente e personagens emocionantes, A esperança de uma mãe é a primeira parte de uma saga familiar inesquecível sobre os sacrifícios que toda mãe faz por seus filhos e a natureza do amor incondicional, além das relações complicadas entre mães e filhas ao longo dos tempos. Em meio ao drama da Segunda Guerra Mundial, eventos trágicos e inesperados forçam mãe e filha a encarar os próprios defeitos e o abismo cada vez mais profundo que ameaça separá-las para sempre.

In this weekly devotional, Francine Rivers invites you to join her in seeking the Creator through the marvelous natural world we live inches Francine shares observations she''s gathered over a lifetime of exploring--abroad and in her own backyard--and reflects on how they might apply to your daily life. What do the majestic redwoods, the persistent woodpecker, or a glorious sunrise reveal about our artistic and generous God? How could that change your outlook or the way you handle adversity? 2016.

Vocea lui Dumnezeu continua sa rasune la fel de patrunzator precum sofarul stravechi... Biserica Crestina Centerville din California era o comunitate de oameni in varsta, si, cu fiecare anotimp ce trecea, numarul membrilor scadea simtitor. Pastorul care o slujise vreme de 40 de ani suferise un atac de cord, fapt ce acutizase criza. Biserica era pe punctul de a se destrama. Dar Samuel, unul dintre prezbiteri, nu poate concepe ca acesta ar putea fi sfarsitul ei. Iar salvarea o intrezarea in Paul Hudson, tanarul pastor care acceptase sa preia slujirea comunitatii. Dar era el intr-adevar solutia salvatoare? Cum poate fi transformata o biserica muribunda intr-una exploziva si ce a presupus acest lucru pentru tanarul pastor si familia lui? Cum are loc, de fapt, trezirea? Chemarea sofarului prezinta dramatica poveste a unei biserici din care ai putea face parte chiar tu si a unui pastor care s-ar putea afla la amvonul ei. Este un roman despre iertarea lui Dumnezeu si harul de a beneficia de un nou inceput, dar mai ales despre ceea ce inseamna cu adevarat sa fii crestin. Francine Riverssi-a inceput cariera literara la Universitatea din Nevada, Reno. A publicat peste douazeci de romane inspirationale, de dragoste si istorice – toate bestselleruri – care au castigat sau au fost nominalizate la importante premii in domeniu. Datorita succesului dobandit, a castigat deopotriva admiratia scriitorilor si loialitatea cititorilor. Tiparite in peste douazeci de limbi, romanele sale au devenit best­selleruri in multe din tarile unde au fost traduse. Este casatorita cu Rick Rivers, au trei copii si locuiesc in California de Nord, Statele Unite.

Having been abandoned as a newborn and found and raised by Pastor Ezekiel Freeman in the small California town of Haven, Abra Matthews feels like she doesn''t belong and at the age of seventeen runs off to Hollywood, becoming starlet Lena Scott.

In cautarea propriei rascumparari, Cadi Forbes – fetita de zece ani – descopera misterul teribil ce mistuia comunitatea de imigranti irlandezi de la poalele muntilor Appalachi. La inmormantarea bunicii ei dragi, surprinde pentru o clipa privirea sfasietoare a „devoratorului de pacate“ care, conform unei vechi legende, venea sa manance o paine si sa bea un pahar cu vin, luand astfel asupra sa pacatele defunctului. Cu toate ca stie prea bine ca ii este interzis sa-l priveasca (si cu atat mai mult sa-l caute), dorinta ei disperata de a scapa de povara ce o apasa zi si noapte, considerandu-se vinovata de moartea surorii ei, o determina sa-l afle cu orice pret pe barbatul acela care poate s-o elibereze de pacat… pacatul care ii rapise dragostea mamei si o facuse sa-si doreasca sa fuga de viata aceasta si teribila ei judecata. Insistenta ei deschide rani vechi si dezgroapa secrete tulburatoare, bulversand linistea satului din creierii muntilor, dar nu fara rost. Caci cautarile ei o conduc spre singura modalitate eficienta de a obtine rascumpararea si spre singurul Om care o poate elibera de povara. Romanul a fost premiat cu aur si ecranizat in 2007. Francine Rivers si-a inceput cariera literara la Universitatea din Nevada, Reno. A publicat peste douazeci de romane inspirationale, de dragoste si istorice – toate bestselleruri – care au castigat sau au fost nominalizate la importante premii in domeniu. Datorita succesului dobandit, a castigat deopotriva admiratia scriitorilor si loialitatea cititorilor. Tiparite in peste douazeci de limbi, romanele sale au devenit best­selleruri in multe din tarile unde au fost traduse. Este casatorita cu Rick Rivers, au trei copii si locuiesc in California de Nord, Statele Unite.

Conclusão da saga familiar iniciada em A esperança de uma mãe. Uma história sobre família e fé, sonhos e decepções e, acima de tudo, sobre a resiliência e a perseverança do amor. Crescer não é fácil para a pequena Carolyn. Com a mãe isolada por causa da tuberculose, a menina cria um laço especial com a avó. Mas, à medida que as tensões entre as duas mulheres aumentam, Carolyn se sente culpada. Quando a mãe volta a trabalhar e a avó vai embora, Carolyn e o irmão são criados praticamente sem a supervisão dos pais, o que trará consequências nefastas. A faculdade dá a Carolyn a oportunidade de se encontrar, mas uma tragédia na família abala sua recém-conquistada independência. Em vez de voltar para casa, ela corta todos os laços e se perde na intoxicante contracultura de San Francisco. Quando reaparece dois anos depois, grávida e mais desorientada do que nunca, ela precisa construir uma vida para si e para o bebê. Exatamente como Carolyn, sua lha, May Flower Dawn, desenvolve uma ligação mais forte com a avó do que com a mãe, provocando mais uma rixa entre gerações. Mas, conforme cresce e se torna uma moça gentil e generosa, Dawn vai lutar para evitar os erros de seus antepassados, prometendo ser uma ponte entre as mulheres da família, e não um muro que as separe para sempre. Abarcando desde a década de 1950 até os dias de hoje, O sonho de uma lha é o emocionante capítulo nal de uma história sobre quatro gerações de mulheres e seus erros e acertos.

Speranta - Tamar Numele ei inseamna „curmal”, si asemenea acestei specii de plante careia ii poarta numele, Tamar spera sa supravietuiasca mediului dur de viata in care traia: sa se plece, dar sa nu se franga. La 14 ani, Tamar este aruncata intr-o lume plina de abuzuri, tradare si deziluzie. Ajunge sa fie data de sotie unui barbat rau si plin de sine. Confruntata cu suferinta, Tamar are de facut niste alegeri: Ii va ingadui lui Er sa-i distruga inocenta si s-o corupa? Va renunta la religia canaanita in favoarea Dumnezeului evreilor, in ciuda vietii mizere in care este atrasa? Sau va cadea prada depravarii, asemenea sotului ei si a fratilor lui? Lasa-te captivata de istoria de viata a acestei femei care nu si-a pierdut speranta si descopera alaturi de ea ce inseamna cu adevarat reabilitarea. Din seria: O genealogie a harului Nume de barbati, unul dupa altul, sunt mentionate in primul capitol din Evanghelia dupa Matei. Dar printre toate aceste nume de tati si fii din cartea neamului lui Isus Cristos se remarca numele a cinci femei, a caror chemare mareata a fost aceea de a pava, alaturi de sotii si fii lor, calea venirii in lume a lui Mesia. Cinci femei care au schimbat lumea. Vulnerabilitatea acestor femei ori abuzul de putere al barbatilor din epoca patriarhala pot parea dure pentru noi, cei de azi. Insa emotiile pe care le traieste o femeie, indiferent de timp sau regiune, sunt universale. „O genealogie a harului” este seria de nuvele ale lui Francine Rivers, care readuc in actualitate iertarea, puterea de sacrificiu si reabilitarea.

Indurare – Batseba Frumusetea Batsebei a aprins instantaneu pasiunea imparatului, dar durerea nascuta in sufletul ei a atins inima lui Dumnezeu. Intr-o clipa, la o singura privire aruncata de rege in directia ei, viata Batsebei a fost intoarsa pe dos, dupa ce acesta a poruncit sa fie adusa inaintea lui. Atunci s-a intamplat inimaginabilul, iar Batseba ajunge sa traiasca sentimente contradictorii: devine vaduva, dar, in acelasi timp, ajunge sa traiasca o viata la care un muritor de rand doar ar fi putut visa. Dar oare chiar si-a dorit ea o astfel de viata? O singura greseala poate schimba istoria, dar indurarea lui Dumnezeu poate transforma chiar si cele mai rele circumstante in ceva glorios. Din seria: O genealogie a harului Nume de barbati, unul dupa altul, sunt mentionate in primul capitol din Evanghelia dupa Matei. Dar printre toate aceste nume de tati si fii din cartea neamului lui Isus Cristos se remarca numele a cinci femei, a caror chemare mareata a fost aceea de a pava, alaturi de sotii si fii lor, calea venirii in lume a lui Mesia. Cinci femei care au schimbat lumea. Vulnerabilitatea acestor femei ori abuzul de putere al barbatilor din epoca patriarhala pot parea dure pentru noi, cei de azi. Insa emotiile pe care le traieste o femeie, indiferent de timp sau regiune, sunt universale. „O genealogie a harului” este seria de nuvele ale lui Francine Rivers, care readuc in actualitate iertarea, puterea de sacrificiu si reabilitarea.

Book 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century Roman empire and introduces them to a character they will never forget―Hadassah. While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as she''s torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire. A Voice in the Wind is perfect for fans of: Christian romance Biblical and historical fiction Themes of grace, love, and standing firm in your faith Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions "Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again." ― Debbie Macomber "As we ''watch'' Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ''costumes'' may vary, but our Lord does not change." ― Angela Hunt "Francine redefined Christian fiction―honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing―demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God''s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way." ― Liz Curtis Higgs "Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction." ― Bodie Thoene "Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment." ― Romantic Times

A New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher''s Weekly bestseller from the author of Redeeming Love. The two volumes of this unforgettable bestselling series from beloved author Francine Rivers are now available in a single e-book edition. Her Mother''s Hope and Her Daughter''s Dream tell the story of four generations of women in one family who are all searching for their God-given place in the world. A rich and moving epic, the series spans decades and continents to explore not only the sacrifices mothers make for their daughters but also the very nature of unconditional love. Marta''s Legacy Collection is a rich, moving epic about faith and dreams, heartache and disappointment, and the legacy of love passed down through four generations in one family. "Emotionally rich. . . . As her compelling characters seek to do what they feel their faith demands, Rivers sets their resonant struggles against dusty streets, windswept Canadian plains, and California vineyards in vivid scenes readers will not soon forget." — Booklist, starred review "Writers like Rivers are why people buy Christian fiction: it''s dramatic, engaging . . . [and] this well-told tale will have readers eagerly awaiting the story''s resolution." Publishers Weekly "Rivers has written another page-turner. . . . This heartfelt and sweeping saga is as ambitious as its central matriarch." — Publishers Weekly "Engrossing and stunning. . . . The prose is elegant and life changing. . . . This sweeping family saga will touch both the heart and soul." — Romantic Times

La exitosa autora Francine Rivers relata nuevamente la historia bíblica de amor de Gómer y Oseas en un cuento ambientado con el emocionante telón de fondo de la fiebre del oro de California. La protagonista, Ángela, es una joven mujer que fue vendida para la prostitución cuando era niña. Miguel Oseas es un hombre piadoso enviado a la vida de Ángela para atraerla al amor redentor del Salvador. Esta notable novela ha vendido más de medio millón de copias y está entre los veinte primeros de la lista de mayores éxitos de ventas de libros de ficción de la ECPA por cuatro años consecutivos. ¡Ahora viene también con una sección de estudio bíblico y está disponible en una nueva y fascinante cubierta! Amor Redentor, un nuevo y poderoso relato del libro de Oseas, es una historia que cambia la vida por el amor incondicional, redentor y apasionado de Dios. CARACTERÍSTICAS Una historia de amor de la exitosa autora con ventas de más de medio millón de copias Francine Rivers confirma que de todas las novelas que ha escrito, esta es su historia favorita Amor Redentor ha estado en la lista de mejor ventas de la cadena de CBA por mas de sesenta meses Ofrece una historia bíblica de amor y redención que muestra como la gracia de Dios está disponible para todos aquellos que abren sus cora- zones; los mensajes principales son el perdón, la redención, y el amor Incluye un estudio bíblico para reflexión y enseñanza Seleccionado por Romantic Times como uno de los favoritos de romance entre 200 selecciones Best-selling author Francine Rivers skillfully retells the biblical love story of Gomer and Hosea in a tale set against the exciting backdrop of the California Gold Rush. The heroine, Angel, is a young woman who was sold into prostitution as a child. Michael Hosea is a godly man sent into Angel''s life to draw her into the Savior''s redeeming love. This remarkable novel has sold over half a million copies and is among the top twenty on the ECPA fiction best-sellers list for four years running. Now complete with a Bible study section and available in a fresh, compelling cover! A powerful retelling of the book of Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God''s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love. FEATURES Bestselling author''s beloved story with over 1,000,000 sold now has a new look Rivers states that this is her favorite story of all the novels she''s written Redeeming Love has been on the CBA bestsellers list for over 60 months Offers a life-changing, biblical story of love and redemption showing that God''s grace is available to all who will open their hearts; forgive ness, redemption, and love are its core messages Contains a Bible study for further reflection and teaching Chosen as one of Romantic Times'' 200 all-time favorite romances

California. Tara aurului. Anul 1850. O vreme in care barbatii isi vand sufletul pentru un saculet de aur, iar femeile isi vand trupul pentru un loc unde sa-si plece capul. Angel nu se asteapta din partea barbatilor la nimic altceva decat la tradare. Ajunsa orfana, a fost vanduta unui proxenet si impinsa de mic copil in mrejele prostitutiei. Supravietuieste tinand aprinsa flacara urii. Atunci il intalneste pe Michael Hosea. Un barbat integru si afectuos, Michael Hosea se casatoreste cu Angel si o invata alfabetul dragostei adevarate. El incearca sa preschimbe amaraciunea din inima fetei, in ciuda rezistentei pe care ea o opune, topind inima ei de gheata. Numai ca dragostea nesperata a lui Michael ii creeaza un sentiment de nevrednicie si teama. Si Angel fuge. Departe de dragostea sotului ei, ingrozita de adevarul pe care nu-l mai poate nega, vindecarea ei deplina vine de la Cel care o iubeste mai mult chiar decat Michael Hosea ... Unul care nu o va lasa sa plece.

Inca un roman de exceptie, scris de Francine Rivers, autoare care nu mai are nevoie de nici o recomandare de acum cititorilor din Romania. Conditiile grafice sunt de asemenea deosebite, dintre cele mai elegante pe piata romaneasca. Sierra Madrid. Femeia de azi. Puternica. Determinata. Ajunge in viata intr-un punct in care destramarea propriei casnicii pare iminenta. Marry Kathryn McMurray. Tanara colonista in drumul sau spre Oregon acumuleaza in sufletul ei multa amaraciune din cauza despartirii de cei dragi, a dezradacinarii de locurile natale si a necazurilor pe care trebuie sa le infrunte. Doua femei, la departare de secole una de cealalta, impartasesc un jurnal de viata plina de zbateri si lupte cu Divinitatea, cu sotii lor - si chiar cu ele insele - inainte sa capituleze in bratele unei iubiri neconditionate. Francine Rivers si-a inceput cariera literara la Universitatea din Nevada, Reno. A publicat peste douazeci de romane inspirationale, de dragoste si istorice - toate bestselleruri - care au castigat sau au fost nominalizate la importante premii in domeniu. Datorita succesului dobandit, a castigat deopotriva admiratia scriitorilor si loialitatea cititorilor. Tiparite in peste douazeci de limbi, romanele sale au devenit best­selleruri in multe din tarile unde au fost traduse. Este casatorita cu Rick Rivers, au trei copii si locuiesc in California de Nord, Statele Unite.

Califórnia, 1850. Uma época em que os homens vendiam a própria alma por um punhado de ouro e as mulheres vendiam o próprio corpo por um lugar para dormir. Angel aprendeu a não esperar dos homens nada além de traição. Vendida como prostituta ainda criança, a única maneira que ela encontra para sobreviver é mantendo o ódio bem vivo em seu coração. E o que ela mais odeia são os homens que a usaram, deixando-a com um imenso vazio interior. Até o dia em que ela conhece Michael Hosea. Um homem que busca o divino em todas as coisas, Michael obedece ao chamado de Deus para que se case com Angel e a ame incondicionalmente. Aos poucos, ele vai conquistando um lugar cada dia maior no coração de sua esposa, que começa a se abrir para ele. Mas, com a chegada inesperada desse amor, Angel é invadida por sentimentos arrebatadores de medo e de desprezo por si mesma. E então ela foge, de volta para a escuridão, para longe do amor perseverante de seu marido, morrendo de medo da verdade que ela já não pode negar: sua cura definitiva deve vir daquele que a ama mais até do que Michael... aquele que jamais vai abandoná-la. Amor de redenção é um clássico atemporal, uma história transformadora sobre o amor incondicional, redentor e absoluto que está ao alcance de todos nós.

Este es el primero de dos libros en una saga que explora las complicadas relaciones entre madres e hijas a través de cuatro generaciones. A finales del siglo XIX, la impetuosa Marta deja Suiza decidida a encontrar la vida bajo sus propios términos. Su educador viaje la lleva a través de Europa y Canadá, y finalmente la carga con la compañía de hijos y un esposo en el valle central de California. Las experiencias de Marta la convencen de que solo los fuertes sobreviven, y ella decide criar hijos fuertes. Hildie, la hija mayor de Marta, tiene el servicio a otros en su corazón, y la inflexible crianza de Marta deja a Hildie hambrienta por el amor de su madre. El llamado de Hildie como enfermera le da independencia aunque no el respeto de su madre. Cada mujer se ve forzada a confrontar su deseo bien intencionado pero erróneo de ayudar a su hija a encontrar su lugar dado por Dios en el mundo. Esta saga se trata de romper ciclos generacionales hirientes y avanzar hacia la reconciliación y la restauración de las relaciones más importantes de la vida. This is the first in a two-book saga that explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over four generations. Near the turn of the 20th century, fiery Marta leaves Switzerland determined to find life on her own terms. Her formative journey takes her through Europe and Canada before finally landing her, with children and husband in tow, in the central valley of California. Marta's experiences convince her that only the strong survive--and she determines to raise strong children. Hildie, Marta's oldest daughter, has a heart to serve others, and Marta's hardnosed parenting leaves Hildie hungry for the love of her mother. Hildie's calling as a nurse gives her independence, if not the respect of her mother. Each woman is forced to confront her faulty but well-meaning desire to help her daughter find her God-given place in the world. This saga is about breaking hurtful generational cycles and moving toward reconciling and restoring life's most important relationships.