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Noble
Christian historical fiction
Noble
Book 2 of the King David’s Brides series
Maakah, a princess of Geshur, is sent into David's world carrying political expectations that leave little space for personal choice. When the future king does not respond as her family anticipated, she must find a place among people who distrust her lineage while her own loyalties remain divided. Respect and affection grow amid warfare, tribal politics, and the uncertain years before David's throne is secure. This biblical historical novel imagines a little-known royal marriage with court intrigue, cultural tension, faith, and a heroine learning what nobility means apart from title.
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Political/arranged marriage; war and divided loyalties in ancient Israel; fear of David's ferocity; prejudice and suspicion; inability to return home safely; biblical violence and warfare; Christian/biblical faith and romance.
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