The Promise
The Story of Abraham
Published on 1. October 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
300 pages
978-1-85078-885-0 (ISBN)
Description
When invited to a christening, bohemian free-spirit, Arima, finds herself reunited with her past.
As she relies on the kindness of her old friend Sarah and husband Lawrence for a place to stay, Arima discovers an unhappy truth in their marriage and offers to return their kindness by making a life-changing promise.
But can any good come from the promise? Can Sarah and Lawrence trust Arima, and can their marriage remain strong through such a testing time?
A moving and funny contemporary retelling of the story of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar.
As she relies on the kindness of her old friend Sarah and husband Lawrence for a place to stay, Arima discovers an unhappy truth in their marriage and offers to return their kindness by making a life-changing promise.
But can any good come from the promise? Can Sarah and Lawrence trust Arima, and can their marriage remain strong through such a testing time?
A moving and funny contemporary retelling of the story of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Colorado Springs
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
327 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85078-885-0 (9781850788850)
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Authentic author, Claire Connor, was featured in You (The Mail on Sunday magazine) at the weekend. Her book, Rosie: Note To Self, co-written with New York Times bestselling author,G P Taylor, has just been released. In the interview Claire talked about Rosie: Note To Self which is based upon the biblical book of Ruth, how she fulfilled her dream of becoming a published author and how as a single mother her Christian faith has been a great support to her. G. P. Taylor(www.shadowmancer.com) is the author of Tersias the Oracle, as well as New York Times bestsellers Shadowmancer and Wormwood. He has recently co-authored Rosie: note to self with Claire Connor.