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Stone of Help (Annals of Lystra)

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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

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

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.

As usual, Robin Hardy presents the reader with incredible odds. As you read, you'll find yourself on a tummultuous journey, in vivid peaks and valleys. You'll wonder what's going to happen, and why. You'll come up with a conclusion in your mind, only to be sideswiped with what really happens. With heartfelt, "kodak moments" and painful times of asking"WHY? WHY? WHY?", the reader will be immersed in a whirlwind of emotion. As with all Hardy books, the first book is recommended for you to read first. This will make a great bridge from "The Chataine's Guardian" to "The Liberation of Lystra."