The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen

Posted on 26 September 2018 by Tosca Lee

Her name is legend Her story, the epic of nations The Queen of Sheba A powerful new novel of love, power, and the questions at the heart of existence by the author of the award winning brilliant Library Journal and masterful Publishers Weekly Iscariot There is the story you know A foreign queen, journeying north with a caravan of riches to pay tribute to a king favored by the One God The tale of a queen conquered by a king and god both before returning to her own land laden with giftsThat is the tale you were meant to believeWhich means most of it is a lie.In the tenth century BC, the new Queen of Sheba has inherited her father s throne and all its riches at great personal cost Her realm stretches west across the Red Sea into land wealthy in gold, frankincense, and spices But now new alliances to the North threaten the trade routes that are the lifeblood of her nation Solomon, the brash new king of Israel famous for his wealth and wisdom, will not be denied the tribute of the world or of Sheba s queen With tensions ready to erupt within her own borders and the future of her nation at stake, the one woman who can match wits with Solomon undertakes the journey of a lifetime in a daring bid to test and win the king But neither ruler has anticipated the clash of agendas, gods, and passion that threatens to ignite and ruin them both An explosive retelling of the legendary king and queen and the nations that shaped history. Read The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen by Tosca Lee – kino-fada.fr Wow Just, wow I m so thankful the Lord chose Tosca Lee to write about Eve Havah , Judas Iscariot Iscariot , and now the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon The Legend of Sheba The amount of research and imagination she weaves into her novels is the work of an inspired artisan, and I so appreciate the care with which she handles God s Word.That being said, however, I will warn you that Tosca s writing is edgy, and she doesn t mask the hard truths about the ancient cultures explored in this boo Wow Just, wow I m so thankful the Lord chose Tosca Lee to write about Eve Havah , Judas Iscariot Iscariot , and now the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon The Legend of Sheba The amount of research and imagination she weaves into her novels is the work of an inspired artisan, and I so appreciate the care with which she handles God s Word.That being said, however, I will warn you that Tosca s writing is edgy, and she doesn t mask the hard truths about the ancient cultures explored in this book We first meet the Queen of Sheba Bilqis as a young girl, loved and protected But when her innocence is stolen, wheels are set in motion that shape a lifelong search for a real God and the true meaning of love The Legend of Sheba is, in my opinion,of a character driven novel than plot driven, meaning you don t experience the riveting, action packed storyline, but rather delve deeply into the heart and mind of the fascinating characte...The Legend of Sheba Rise of a QueenAuthor Tosca LeePublisher Howard Books, September 2014ISBN 978 1 4516 8404 9 This historical fiction is about Bilqis, also known as the Queen of Sheba, the Queen of the South, and Makeda She is found in religious literature such as the Bible, the Koran, etc These books tell of her hearing tales of King Solomon and his wisdom and making a journey to observe him for herself Lee has spun a story which expands the life of Bilqis and her journey.I enjoyed the The Legen...Loved it Vividly portrayed, romantic, and inspirational Official review will be published in August s Library Journal along with my interview of Tosca Lee who is absolutely hilarious on Twitter you should follow her. Would that I could make as many treaties by marriage and never give up a portion of my throne Yafush had been right all those months ago a woman could not rule like a man.No, we must be farclever.Ever since I read this novel s prequel, with its apt and intriguing call to Seek wisdom, and rise, I looked forward to reading The Legend of Sheba Rise of a Queen by author Tosca Lee.Even with this story s biblical link to one of the most famous kings of Israel, Solomon was not the major draw Would that I could make as many treaties by marriage and never give up a portion of my throne Yafush had been right all those months ago a woman could not rule like a man.No, we must be farclever.Ever since I read this novel s prequel, with its apt and intriguing call to Seek wisdom, and rise, I looked forward...The absolutely stunning tale Tosca Lee weaves through The Legend of Sheba renders me breathless with its intricacy and rich, detailed beauty Framed by eloquent descriptions and fueled by romance, The Legend of Sheba will transport you across ocean and land to the oasis of the land of Saba and to a young woman named Bilqis Her journey to become queen is fraught with turmoil, hurt, passion, and an overwhelming sense of destiny It is a tale that will touch your very soul.I thoroughly enjoyed The The absolutely stunning tale Tosca Lee weaves through The Legend of Sheba renders me breathless with its intricacy and rich, detailed beauty Framed by eloquent descriptions and fueled by romance, The Legend of Sheba will transport you across ocean and land to the oasis of the land of Saba and to a young woman named Bilqis Her journey to become queen is fraught with turmoil, hurt, passion, and an overwhelming sense of destiny It is a tale that will touch your very soul.I thoroughly enjoyed The Legend of Sheba You can tell the historical background was thoroughly researched, a...Finally, I ve had a chance to read this book My word, I am so impressed My only short account of Tosca s writing was with the novella about Ismeni and I must say I am thoroughly blown away with the way this book turned out.This story is my first biblical fiction and now that I ve sampled it, I know I ll be trying out a fewauthors.The legend of Sheba boasts in beautiful descriptions and is rich in its historical background The grandeur of a radiant queen traveling north to meet with King Finally, I ve had a chance to read this book My word, I am so impressed My only short account of Tosca s writing was with the novella about Ismeni and I must say I am thoroughly blown away with the way this book turned out.This story is my first biblical fiction and now that I ve sampled it, I know I ll be trying out a fewauthors.The legend of Sh...I don t often read books of this genre but something about this book called to me, perhaps it was the eyes on the cover that lured me in like they did so many a man that Bilqis Sheba came across I love so much of this book, I don t think I have a single bad thing about this book that I could come up with other then I wantIt was...The historical accounts of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba has been told often from the perspective of Solomon In The Legend of Sheba Rise of a Queen author Tosca lee has woven an exquisite, lush, and beautiful account of Solomon and Sheba from the famous Queen s perspective The result is a fascinating and exciting read that takes the reader on a enthralling journey of a young princess who rises to legendary status as a famous Queen and her relationship with the Israelite king, Solomon The historical accounts of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba has been told often from the perspective of Solomon In The Legend of Sheba Rise of a Queen author Tosca lee has woven an exquisite, lush, and beautiful account of Solomon and Sheba from the famous Queen s perspective The result is a fascinating and exciting read that takes the reader on a enthralling journey of a young princess who rises to legendary status as a famous Queen and her relationship with the Israelite king, Solomon The story beautifully details Sheba Bilqis Makeda s rise to power, her navigating political intrigue, her love for her country, and the savvy move to seek diplomatic ties with King Solomon Tosca Lee is a gifted author who excels at character development I felt transported back in time to antiquity, it was a...Loved it Full review to come.In the Bible, the Queen of Sheba s visit to King Solomon s court is thirteen verses long It is a mere occurrence in the reign of Solomon, and yet, what would have it ben like for the queen of the opulent county of Saba to meet Israel s wise king Queen Bilqis, comfortable in her sequestered life in a neighboring country, becomes queen, but at great personal sacrifice her soul to the priests of Saba s gods and her heart to a harsh desert battle When King Solomon d Loved it Full review to come.In the Bible, the Queen of Sheba s visit to King Solomon s court is thirteen verses long It is a mere occurrence in the reign of Solomon, and yet, what would have it ben like for the queen of the opulent county of Saba to meet Israel s wise king Queen Bilqis, comfortable in her sequestered life in a neighboring country, becomes queen, but at great personal sacrifice her soul to the priests of Saba s gods and her heart to a harsh desert battle When King Solomon demands a tribute that Bilqis refuses to bestow, tensions between their two countries and their trading allies threaten Saba s future Rather than sending an emissary, Bilqis decides to travel to Israel herself to meet with the king As imagined by Tosca Lee, this meeting is at once explosive, passionate and spiritually challenging in ways they never could have dreamed Prior to reading The Legend of Sheba, I was already a whole...Step into the decadent world of ancient middle eastern culture and intrigue In her new release,The Legend of Sheba Rise of a Queen, author Tosca Lee lifts the veil of luxury and extravagance to reveal the heart of a queen Like King Solomon, you too will be captivated by the Queen Lee s impeccable research and passionate writing bursts forth from every page She delivers a story that will delight your senses and rend your heart Queen Bilqis of Saba proves to be a mystery worthy of discoverin Step into the decadent world of ancient middle eastern culture and intrigue In her new release,The Legend of Sheba Rise of a Queen, author Tosca Lee lifts the veil of luxury and extravagance to reveal the heart of a queen Like King Solomon, you too will be captivated by the Queen Lee s impeccable research and passionate writing bursts forth from every page She delivers a story that will delight your senses and rend your heart Queen Bilqis of Saba proves to be a mystery worthy of discovering From her turbulent youth to her ascension to power, Tosca Lee plumbs the depths of history to share the story of this remarkable woman The first chapter knit my heart to this character because of the abuses and losses that she suffered I was compelled to read on to discover how her pledged allegiance to her mother s god Almaqah would play out He had delivered her, or so she thought, from her tormentor Following ...

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26 September 2018

Tosca Lee