Wings of Refuge
Synopsis:
At forty-two, Abigail MacLeod is about to realize a lifelong dream-participation in an archaeological dig in Israel. Crushed by her husband’s decision to end their marriage, Abby clings to the hope that somehow this trip will help to bring an element of peace into her chaotic life. But when tragedy taints the summer’s promise, Abby questions the wisdom of staying on.
The comforting friendship of archaeologist Hannah Rahov and the captivating wonder of the Holy Land compel Abby to remain, but what she discovers beneath the surface of Israel’s beauty and the intrigue of its past is a history of pain and struggle. As the tumultuous world of first-century Palestine comes to life amid the ruins, Abby wonders if the faint remnant of her childhood faith could be the lifeline for which she’s been searching.
Review:
When it comes to Lynn Austin I always say the same thing: She really does write great stories! I love how she ties the present and the past together in a story that is interesting and intriguing. Not only is the story good, but learning about the history of Israel is very interesting and touching as Hannah Rahov, the archaeologist and instructor explains the historical sights where the digs take place.
Lynn Austin weaves a story around the lives of Hannah, her cousin Ben and others. As artifacts are discovered in the archaeological dig, they discover a shuttle used for weaving on a loom with the name Leah written on it. Lynn Austin tells the fascinating story of Leah and her life in ancient Israel. The lives of these characters are tied together in the history of Israel. Though Abby is not Jewish, she learns a great deal about her faith and about forgiveness.
I love how the love of God through His son Jesus Christ is shown as the central figure in all the eras that are depicted in the story. It truly is hard to put the book down. I recommend reading Wings of Refuge and hope you find it as fascinating as I did.
Christine Walker
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