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    Harvest of Gold

    Written by Tessa Afshar

    Narrated by Laural Merlington

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    A hidden message, treachery, opposition, and a God-given success, will lead to an unlikely bounty.

    The scribe Sarah married Darius, and at times she feels as if she has married the Persian aristocracy too. But there is another thing she did not expect in her marriage - Sarah has grown to love her husband. She has wealth, property, honor, and power, yet securing her husband's love seems unattainable. And though Darius has been on numberless battlefields facing fierce enemies, he finds himself standing before Sarah with a fear he has never felt before - just because he wishes to express the truth to his wife.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOasis Audio
    Release dateNov 1, 2014
    ISBN9781621884422
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    Tessa Afshar

    TESSA AFSHAR’s books have been on Publishers Weekly, CBA, and ECPA bestseller lists and have been translated into many languages. Her Bible study, The Way Home: God’s Invitation to New Beginnings, won the ECPA Christian Book of the Year in the Bible Study category. Tessa’s novels have been the recipient of the ECPA’s Bronze Milestone, Christy, and INSPY Awards. She holds a master of divinity from Yale, where she was elected to serve as co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship for one year. Tessa is a devoted wife, a mediocre gardener, and an enthusiastic cook of biblical recipes. Learn more at TessaAfshar.com.

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    • 5/5
      Absolutely fantastic and enlightening. Wonderful author. May God continue to grant you more wisdom.
    • 5/5
      I have read this book a third time and still wished it had not ended.
    • 5/5
      Tessa you bring light. I loved it alot dear tessa
    • 5/5
      Loved this book & how God brings 2 people together to love Hom in spore of hurts & stubbornness
    • 4/5
      I loved the story, about 3/4 the way thru, it started to break up and was VERY hard to hear a lot from then on. I sure hope none of the other books she has written is this way. It is VERY difficult to hear, but l loved the story enough to put up with it.
    • 5/5
      I loved both books in this series! 5 stars from me
    • 5/5
      I know some of the other reviews didn’t give this book 5 stars because they thought it didn’t live up to Harvest of Rubies! But I love Persian history! The answered prayers, love, loss, heartache and tears! I was drawn into this story with parts from the old testament. And I truly appreciate the authors due diligence with researching some of the characters! This was a great 2nd to Harvest of Rubies! God is so good!
    • 5/5
      Interesting and beautifully written. Love bible stories written to make us think
    • 3/5
      Was disappointed. Too confusing. Drug thru out. Did not enjoy.
    • 4/5
      After nearly a year of marriage to Darius, Sarah has gained Darius' respect, desire, and perhaps even his trust. Her love for him, though, is unrequited. When they discover a plot to assassinate the king, they begin an unexpected journey that will lead them from the king's palace to Jerusalem, a city of broken walls and broken spirits. While Darius investigates the plot behind the thwarted assassination attempt, Sarah serves as a scribe to Nehemiah, her cousin and Jerusalem's new governor. When tragedy strikes Sarah and Darius, their relationship unravels and their only hope lies with the One who can heal all. Once before, God redeemed Sarah's missteps and turned it for her good. Will He do so again? Or is her hope for Darius' heart lost forever?Harvest of Gold by Tessa Afshar is the sequel to Harvest of Rubies. Although Harvest of Gold probably could work as a stand alone novel, I highly recommend reading Harvest of Rubies first for greater enhancement of Sarah and Darius' complete story. Like Tessa Afshar's previous novels, her writing style was lovely and the settings were realistic, but somehow enchanting at the same time. I enjoyed reading about the Persian and Jewish civilizations. The plot's pace as well as a few unexpected elements kept me interested throughout the story.My only complaint about this book was that somehow Sarah and Darius of Harvest of Gold didn't feel quite like the same Sarah and Darius of Harvest of Rubies. Some of this could have been the switch from first person point-of-view (in Harvest of Rubies) to third person point-of-view (in Harvest of Gold). However, I think it was more of an unprecedented character shift that was not derived from normal character development and its subsequent progress. I don't say this to discourage anyone from reading the books, I say it as a simple word of caution. I LOVED Harvest of Rubies, so when Harvest of Gold wasn't quite what I expected, I was initially a little put off. Obviously, that feeling passed and I went on to enjoy Harvest of Gold. I do recommend both of these books to anyone who enjoys historical Christian fiction.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
    • 3/5
      I was so disappointed with this sequel and didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the first. “Harvest of Rubies” was a delightful read, helped by the humorous dialogue between Sarah and her husband, Darius. In “Harvest of a Gold”, that humour was missing and the wonderful relationship between them felt stilted in this book. Also, in “Harvest of a Rubies”, Sarah was portrayed as an intelligent, hard working and resourceful. In this book, sadly, she was reduced to a love-sick wife pining for her husband - such a waste.The so-called mystery was disappointing, in fact it was also non-existent. Also, I found the plot dragged in parts, especially when it focused on the rebuilding of the Jerusalem walls. Overall, a meh read.

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    • 5/5
      Great continuation of the story of Sarah and Darius. I loved that Afshar fleshed out the biblical account of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem walls. In both the previous book and this one, I really felt thatthe centerpiece of the story was how much God loves and fights for His people and even brings foreigners to faith.
    • 4/5
      After nearly a year of marriage to Darius, Sarah has gained Darius' respect, desire, and perhaps even his trust. Her love for him, though, is unrequited. When they discover a plot to assassinate the king, they begin an unexpected journey that will lead them from the king's palace to Jerusalem, a city of broken walls and broken spirits. While Darius investigates the plot behind the thwarted assassination attempt, Sarah serves as a scribe to Nehemiah, her cousin and Jerusalem's new governor. When tragedy strikes Sarah and Darius, their relationship unravels and their only hope lies with the One who can heal all. Once before, God redeemed Sarah's missteps and turned it for her good. Will He do so again? Or is her hope for Darius' heart lost forever?Harvest of Gold by Tessa Afshar is the sequel to Harvest of Rubies. Although Harvest of Gold probably could work as a stand alone novel, I highly recommend reading Harvest of Rubies first for greater enhancement of Sarah and Darius' complete story. Like Tessa Afshar's previous novels, her writing style was lovely and the settings were realistic, but somehow enchanting at the same time. I enjoyed reading about the Persian and Jewish civilizations. The plot's pace as well as a few unexpected elements kept me interested throughout the story.My only complaint about this book was that somehow Sarah and Darius of Harvest of Gold didn't feel quite like the same Sarah and Darius of Harvest of Rubies. Some of this could have been the switch from first person point-of-view (in Harvest of Rubies) to third person point-of-view (in Harvest of Gold). However, I think it was more of an unprecedented character shift that was not derived from normal character development and its subsequent progress. I don't say this to discourage anyone from reading the books, I say it as a simple word of caution. I LOVED Harvest of Rubies, so when Harvest of Gold wasn't quite what I expected, I was initially a little put off. Obviously, that feeling passed and I went on to enjoy Harvest of Gold. I do recommend both of these books to anyone who enjoys historical Christian fiction.Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      This is book 2 ("Harvest of Rubies" is book one) and can be read as a stand alone story, BUT . . this is a continuation of the life of Sarah and Darius, from book one, and how they continue to learn to live together as man and wife. I recommend everyone reading them in order, they are both very good stories!Sarah is a scribe and finds herself married to Darius, a Persian aristocrat who works for the King. They both have a lot to learn as husband and wife and about trusting in God to work out the details in life. The story will take them both to Jerusalem at the time when Nehemiah was sent to rebuild the wall. There will be treachery, opposition and danger throughout this story. Sarah will come to realize she loves her husband, but must face his wrath over a secret she kept hidden, and then wait patiently for him to declare his love for her. This was a very engaging historical story that gives one a glimpse into what it might have been like in ancient Jerusalem and in Persia in the days of Nehemiah. As the author states so well in the 'author's notes' at the end of the story: "Harvest of Gold is a love story. But at its core, it is also a novel about overcoming in the midst of battle. Jerusalem is under attack. The king's life is threatened. Darius and Sarah's marriage is slowly unraveling. How do you respond to the interior and exterior forces that threaten to destroy you? Harvest of Gold tries to answer that question based on the timeless principles we find in the book of Nehemiah." Well doneTessa Afshar!(For a biblical account of the rebuilding of Jerusalem read the books of Ezra and Nehemiah in the Bible.)
    • 5/5
      The scribe Sarah married Darius, and at times she feels as if she has married the Persian aristocracy too. But there is another point she did not expect in her marriage - Sarah has grown to love her husband. She has wealth, property, honor, and power, yet securing her husband's love seems unattainable. And though Darius has been on numberless battlefields facing fierce enemies, he finds himself standing before Sarah with a fear he has never before felt - all because he wishes to express the truth to his wife.*Great book. Wasn't disappointed. Love Sarah and Darius. Love their story.*
    • 5/5
      A beautiful ending to the love story of Darius and Sarah. Entwined in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, this is a story of learning to trust God and of putting aside our will. The subplots of Nehemiah and the Persian aristocracy are well placed and add to the charm of the novel.