David, slayer of Goliath and King of Israel, is walking his palace roof when he looks down and spies a beautiful woman bathing in her courtyard. He quickly learns her name is Bathsheba, wife of Uriah, one of his army captains. Knowing her husband is away at war, David summons Bathsheba to his chamber, rapes her, and casts her out. Broken and humiliated, Bathsheba must find a way to live with a terrible secret. But Davids crime wont stay hidden as she soon realizes shes pregnant.
When Davids attempts to cover up his sin fail, he has Uriah killed and takes Bathsheba as his bride. Grieving the loss of her beloved husband, and married to a man she now hates, Bathsheba struggles to survive among his jealous wives and concubines.
As the child grows within her, so does the work of God in her life. Bathshebas journey to forgiveness is a witness to Gods power to transform heartbreak and pain into an experience of redemptive faith and love.
Lorita Boyles gifted storytelling will touch your heart and change your life. She captures the deep places of every soul in this timeless novel! I hope it is the first of many still to come! Bathshebas Journey is a must-read!
Bodie Thoene, award-winning author of sixty-five novels
As a sexual abuse survivor, Im so glad Lorita Boyle has taken the risk to tell a story the church has skirted for centuries. Masterfully written and researched, Bathshebas Journey is one of my favorite books!
Jacci Turner, bestselling author of The Birthright and The Finding Home Series
