The Woman from Lydia by Angela Hunt
Euodia, a seller and artisan of purple dye, became a follower of Yeshua because of Paulos’ ministry in Philippi, seeks to rescue the little slave girl that Paulos had set free from demons. The Biblical story is recounted in the book of Acts.
The author uses her sanctified imagination and meticulous research to create the details of this story. She includes the method of procuring the dye from the snails. She gives Euodia a household of freed slaves, including Ariston, an honorable believer. She also gives Euodia a passion to rescue Sabina from her abusive master. She provides a fascinating background on the life and treatment of slaves.
The book reaches a climax and then surprisingly ends. Fans of Biblical fiction and Angela Hunt will enjoy this novel and find themselves caught up in the culture that the apostle Paul lived in. I appreciate receiving a complimentary copy of this arc from the publisher, in exchange for this, my honest review.
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