Woman from Lydia by Angela Hunt – a review

Angela Hunt + Biblical characters = excellent read. I have always like Angela’s writing, but my favourite is when she puts a new perspective on a Biblical story. This first book in her latest series focuses on the woman who was the weaver of purple fabric, and became a believer under Paul’s ministry in her new home of Phillipi.

She is fine business woman, who purposely buys slaves so she can free and then employ them. This community of trades women contribute to all the aspects of our heroine’s success with her work weaving and dying specialty fabrics.

She is quite a contrast to the retired Roman soldier, Hector. He is seeking his fortune, and believes that his seer of a slave girl is just the ticket. His partner, Lucius disagrees with his plan, and Paul thwarts the plan altogether when he removes the demonic gift from her.

Their worlds collide when Euodia, our Lydian weaver, buys Sabina, the slave girl. She intends to free her, and raise her as a daughter, but Hector wants his money, his slave and her powers back.

I couldn’t put this book down, and it was such a great way to finish my summer holiday. Angela has done excellent research and gives a powerful and insightful interpretation to this account from Acts. I’m excited to add it to our church’s library.

Recommended for those who love Biblical, historical fiction. This new series is sure to teach, challenge and engage the reader.

“Book has been provided courtesy of Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.”