A Voice in the Wind

The Mark of the Lion, Book 1

By: Francine Rivers

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

Francine Rivers, winner of the ECPA Gold Medallion, is a best-selling author of Christian fiction. A Voice in the Wind takes listeners into a richly imagined ancient Rome in the midst of its great decline. This heart-stirring tale of a young slave girl, torn between her love for a handsome aristocrat and her faith in God, transcends genres with its awe-inspiring power and emotional intensity.©2002 Francine Rivers (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Torn in half

This was an amazing book, written very well by Ms. Rivers. It stirred me spiritually, and educated me of a time period I have, before now, been uninformed about. I think that some readers may appreciate this little heads up, though: don't expect to feel all warm and fuzzy at the conclusion of this literary work. Although overall it was a magnificent listen, I have to confess I was devastated at the ending. Admittedly, I am a great fan of traditional happy endings, where everything is neatly tied together, all questions are answered, and the result is a feeling of contentment. I do not like to cry at the end of a great book, and feel like all the hope was just sucked out of me. I understand why the author ended things the way she did, but I still didn't like it. It's kind of like the movie "Titanic"; you knew how things would end, but you still clung desperately to the belief that they would end better. However, I still strongly recommend this book as a great listen. It was compelling, causing me feel to feel some powerful emotions, and I cherish the fact that I could really identify with most of these characters created by the author.

Wonderful book about the early Christians

This book transports you back in time and makes you understand what it must have been like to live in the time right after Jesus’ crucifixion. It made me want to be a better Christian and love those around me unconditionally regardless of their actions.

A Character to Lovd

Hadassah is hands down my favorite character of all time. This series blended my favorites- Faith, history, fiction, love, and forgiveness. I've read and listened this book and the others in the series multiple times. Each time I'm encouraged in my faith, strengthened in my mind, and falling in love with Hadassah and Marcus all over again!

Love it.

I just love the way Francine Rivers brings history to action. I have read that it is too violent for a Christian writer. But it's history and that is what was happening back then. The love story is beautiful. And the struggle that Hadasha was going through is one that a lot of people go through today. Follow God or follow the world?
Thank you Francine Rivers for a Beautiful story.

Press on through the 1st few chapters.

I struggled through the 1st few chapters because a friend highly recommended this book. so glad I did. A powerful message to be a bright light in the darkness till the end.