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Until the Mountains Fall - (Cities of Refuge) by Connilyn Cossette (Paperback)

Until the Mountains Fall - (Cities of Refuge) by  Connilyn Cossette (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Recently widowed, Rivkah flees Kedesh, refusing to submit to Torah law and marry her husband's brother. Malakhi has secretly loved Rivkah for years, but after her disappearance, he throws himself into the war against the Canaanites and is forced to confront not only his wounds, but also hers--including the shocking truth that has kept her from returning.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Recently widowed, Rivkah refuses to submit to the Torah law compelling her to marry her husband's brother and instead flees Kedesh, hoping to use her talents as a scribe to support herself. Without the protections of her father, Kedesh's head priest, and the safety of the city of refuge, Rivkah soon discovers that the cost of recklessness is her own freedom.<br/><br/>Malakhi has secretly loved Rivkah for years, but he never imagined his older brother's death would mean wedding her himself. After her disappearance, he throws himself into the ongoing fight against the Canaanites instead of dwelling on all he has lost. But with impending war looming over Israel, Rivkah's father comes to Malakhi with an impossible request.<br/><br/>As the enemies that Rivkah and Malakhi face from without and within Israel grow more threatening each day, is it too late for the restoration their wounded souls seek?<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"Old Testament-era life is enlivened by the timeless sizzle of desire as Cossette takes a fresh approach to biblical fiction with her deeply impassioned characters and electrifying ardor."--<i>Booklist</i> on <i>Shelter of the Most High</i><br/><b><br/></b>Recently widowed, Rivkah refuses to submit to the Torah law compelling her to marry her husband's brother and instead flees Kedesh, hoping to use her talents as a scribe to support herself. Without the protection of her father, Kedesh's head priest, and the safety of the city of refuge, Rivkah soon discovers that the cost of recklessness is her own freedom.<br/><br/>Malakhi has secretly loved Rivkah for years, but he never imagined his older brother's death would mean wedding her. After her disappearance, he throws himself into the ongoing fight against the Canaanites instead of dwelling on all he has lost. But with war looming over Israel, Rivkah's father comes to Malakhi with an impossible request.<br/><br/>As the enemies that Rivkah and Malakhi face from within and without Israel grow more threatening each day, is it too late for the restoration their wounded souls seek?<br/><br/>"Cossette masterfully explores complex Biblical questions and provides fresh perspective to the Old Testament. Narrative switches between Malakhi and Rivkah help encompass the broader landscape and keep the plot engaging. . . . Cossette's prose is engaging and beautiful while employing heartfelt themes of mercy and redemption."--<b><i>Historical Novel Review</i></b><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Connilyn Cossette</b> is the CBA bestselling author of the Out from Egypt and Cities of Refuge series. Her debut novel, <i>Counted with the Stars</i>, was a finalist for the 2017 Christy Award, INSPY Award, and the Christian Retailing's Best Award. She lives with her husband of twenty-one years and a son and a daughter who fill her days with joy, inspiration, and laughter. Connect with her at www.connilyncossette.com.

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