Stone of Help (Annals of Lystra) [Hardcover]

Robin Hardy (Author)

Book Description

Series: Annals of Lystra | Publication Date: February 15, 2005

The Chataine's guardian, Roman, sees his dreams fulfilled beyond his wildest hopes when the armies invading Lystra are felled by disease and Roman's Commander, Galapos, assumes rulership of the country. Moreover, Roman is reunited with his bride, Chataine Deirdre, who is pregnant with their first child. But while Galapos is consumed with the task of rebuilding war-torn Lystra, Deirdre allows herself to be lured away from Roman's protection. Immediately after giving birth in a cave, she is sold into slavery and taken to another province. Upon her mysterious disappearance, Roman undertakes a futile search for her, not knowing that her redemption has already been ordained, nor the terrible price that must be paid to free her. The Annals of Lystra begin with Chataine's Guardian, continue in Stone of Help, and conclude with Liberation of Lystra. Robin Hardy is the author of the Streiker Saga, the Sammy Series, Padre, and The Latter Annals of Lystra (Nicole of Prie Mer and Ares of Westford). She is also the editor of W.W. Melton's classic devotional, Sifted But Saved. For photos, articles, guest features, and updates on new releases and reprints, visit Robin's website at www.robinhardy.com.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An engaging tale of mystery and intrigue." -- Christian Reader's Review

About the Author

Robin Hardy is the author of the Streiker Saga, the Sammy Series, Padre, and The Latter Annals of Lystra (Nicole of Prie Mer and Ares of Westford). She is also the editor of W.W. Melton’s classic devotional, Sifted But Saved.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 204 pages
• Publisher: Westford Press; Anniversary edition (February 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974582999
• ISBN-13: 978-0974582993
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've been writing Christian fiction for 27 years now, with five publishers. What I have learned (and keep learning) is that the most powerful story in the world is that of redemptive love. So I keep working at it, trying to get the story right, and to adequately express something that is really beyond me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stone Of Help by Robin Hardy, June 8, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Stone of Help (Book Two in The Annals of Lystra) (Paperback)

Stone Of Help opens with the rejoicing in the aftermath of Lystra's deliverance from invading forces. Deirdre, imprisoned by a treacherous uncle, has been reunited with her soldier husband, Roman, and her father, Galapos-now ruler of Lystra. Deirdre, Galapos, and the entire Lystran army have sworn allegiance to Roman's God, who saved them from the enemy, and Deirdre is joyfully awaiting the birth of her first chilld.

But there are problems in war-ravaged Lystra. Renegade soldiers and slave traders prey on the citizenry, and there is no money in the treasury to pay for protection. Although Galapos's new laws have given them unprecedented rights, the villagers constantly bicker and complain. And the unrest in the kingdom is matched by a disquiet in Deirdre's heart-a spirit of ingratitude that soons turns to pride and peevishness toward her loving but preoccupied husband and father.

Then the real trouble starts. Lured away from Roman through her own wilfullness, Deirdre is forced to give birth in a hillside cave, then kidnapped by renegades. Soon she finds herself bound in a rough cart, jolting over rutted roads toward slavery in the palace of Sheva, the proud and cruel monarch of George.

Why doesn't God intervene? He will, in a way so heartrending and astonishing Deirdre could never convieve of it. But first she has some growing up to do-with the help of a filthy baby, a hungry field hand, and a feeble old slave named Josef. What she learns, and what happens to her family while she is learning it, form the heart of this grippin tale

5.0 out of 5 stars The Epic Continues, August 20, 2011

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DeAnna Julie Dodson "Miss Write" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stone of Help: Book Two of the Annals of Lystra (Kindle Edition)

The story of Lystra continues in this exciting story of love and redemption and sacrifice when Dierdre is sold into slavery, and despite his frantic efforts, her husband Roman cannot seem to help her. But, as always, help comes . . .

And I think the cover illustration is particularly lovely. :D

5.0 out of 5 stars What is it?, July 8, 2005

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Grace Collins (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stone of Help (Book Two in The Annals of Lystra) (Paperback)

What is it that makes a Christian a Christian? Is it only the profession of Faith in Christ? In this book we see the amazing changes God can make in one when we choose to lay down our lives to Him. I've read and Re-read Robin's books and this has become my favorite because it's amazing tos ee not only how God protects us in trials but how He molds us through them and uses them for amazing good!
This book is amazing.