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As the Eagle, Flies the King (Redemption Coming)

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I just finished the book As the Eagle, Flies the King by Wendy M. McNeice. It is the first book in the series Redemption Coming. If I am to be honest, I must say that I really struggled with this book. It is a historical book (with a touch of romance) from the time of when the Israelites were in captivity in Babylon.


A young Jewess was to be forced into marriage to evil Prince Belshazzar, but she escapes the palace, with the help of a dear friend, dressed as a scribe, to gain her freedom. After hearing the prophet Daniel speak, the pair decide to make their way to Jerusalem on their own, while remaining dressed as scribes. Along the way she discovers her own faith in the God of Israel. While traveling, they meet a Persian spy who may be beneficial to their journey, or may be their undoing.


As I mentioned above, I struggled with this book. The story line is good, but something seems to be missing - and I can't quite figure out what. It is a tale of faith and courage with a good measure of drama mixed in, yet the plot is almost too simplistic or convenient. Still, it is well-written and does a good job of drawing the reader in. On the one hand, I was happy to simply finish it, and on the other hand I look forward to the next book in the series.

Wendy McNeice sets a cracking pace in 'As the Eagle, Flies the King.' Fleeing from her gold-screened room in the palace of Belshazzar, regent of Babylon, Chaim is pursued by a Persian spy through embattled towns, desert sands and dangerous temples. Given a strangely-inscribed cylinder, Chaim fears an attack of sorcery and recklessly kicks it in the river without realising that it is a message from her father. As an unexpected romance slowly blossoms, Chaim realises the hand of God has been protecting her throughout her perilous journey as she becomes a player in one of the most remarkable events in human and biblical history.