Shadow among Sheaves
Review “A stunning retelling of Ruth that will hold you captive until the last page.” –Roseanna M. White , bestselling author of the Ladies of the Manor and Shadows Over England Serie “When all the exoticness of the Far East arrives in the quiet countryside of Victorian England, rumors abound—and so does love. Shadow among Sheaves is a fresh retelling of the story of Ruth that adds a whole new way to look at the Biblical account. Poetic prose. Strong Characters. And a drama that gets under your skin.” –Michelle Griep , Christy Award-winning author of the Once Upon a Dickens Christmas series “Set in 19th century England, Shadow among Sheaves is the tale of an Indian widow and her beloved mother-in-law. Amidst fear, self-sacrifice, and starvation, the young widow finds desperately needed assistance in the form of Lord Baric—an earl who soon finds himself torn between his reputation and his heart. Lovers of historical fiction will enjoy this elaborate retelling of Ruth and Boaz.” –Denise Hunter , bestselling author of On Magnolia Lane Book Description A nineteenth century reimagining of the Ruth/Boaz story, in which Rena (Ruth) hails from India, and Lord Barric (Boaz) is a buttoned-up British aristocrat who goes against custom to assist her. Soon Barric is torn between his wavering reputation and the increasing desire to capture Rena’s heart. About the Author Naomi Stephens is a bookworm turned teacher turned writer. She received a M.A. in English from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and now lives in Ohio with her husband, her two children, and a rascal of a dog named Sherlock. Read more