A Light on a Hill by Connilyn Cossette

 

  Book Description  Though Israel has found relative peace, Moriyah has yet to find her own. Attempting to avoid the scorn of her community, she's spent the last seven years hiding behind the veil she wears. Underneath her covering, her face is branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods, a shameful reminder of her past captivity in Jericho and an assurance that no man will ever want to marry her.

When her father finds a widower who needs a mother for his two sons, her hopes rise. But when their introduction goes horribly wrong, Moriyah is forced to flee for her life. Seeking safety at one of the newly established Levitical cities of refuge, she is wildly unprepared for the dangers she will face and the enemies--and unexpected allies--she will encounter on her way.   My Review This was another wonderful book from Connilyn Cossette! Her stories have a way of bringing long ago times to life, and giving us a glimpse at what things may have been like back then. I love the way it also brings details of Biblical times to light that I might have normally overlooked. And was this book ever action packed! The story took many surprising turns, and had me staying up late trying to finish reading it. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!             I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers for my honest review. The opinions are my own.