Martha A Novel
Martha: A Novel by Diana Wallis Taylor, published by Revell in June 2011, is a historical fiction work that delves into the life of Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus. This edition, written in English and spanning 254 pages, presents a well-researched portrayal of Martha, who has dedicated her life to caring for her family. As she manages household responsibilities and supports her father and sister, the narrative explores her quest for personal fulfillment and love amidst her duties.
Readers will find a richly detailed depiction of Martha’s experiences, highlighting her trials and triumphs within the realms of family, faith, and romance. The book combines imagined and recorded dialogue to bring Martha’s world to life, offering insights into her character and the complexities she faces. This exploration of Christian living and historical context invites readers to engage with Martha’s story in a new light, enhancing their understanding of her role in biblical history.
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She has spent her life caring for others–will she ever find someone who will cherish her?
Martha’s entire life is marked by her responsibilities to her family. In the absence of her mother, she runs the household, makes the meals, cares for her father, and attempts to keep her absentminded younger sister on task. In the midst of her duties, will she ever find time to live her own life–or find her own love?
This touching, well-researched portrayal of Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus, unveils the woman within the Bible character. Through Diana Wallis Taylor’s lush descriptions and inspired fusion of imagined and recorded dialogue, Martha’s world–her trials, triumphs, and loves–vibrantly comes to life.
Follow Martha as she navigates the complicated worlds of family, faith, and love . . . and you’ll never read her story the same way again.
Praise for Taylor’s first novel Journey to the Well
“Set in a vividly depicted first century, this absorbing debut novel is populated with charming characters.”–Library Journal
Diana Wallis Taylor is an inspirational speaker, an award-winning writer, and the author of the novel Journey to the Well. She lives in California.
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