{"product_id":"harvest-of-rubies-book-1-paperback","title":"Harvest of Rubies: (Book 1) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTessa Afshar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prophet Nehemiah's cousin can speak numerous languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve great mysteries. There is only one problem: she's a woman in a man's court. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her early childhood years, Sarah experienced the death of her mother and her father's subsequent emotional distance, and she came to two conclusions: God does not care about me, and my accomplishments are the measure of my worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatapulted into the center of the Persian court, Sarah is working too many hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and solving intrigues for the Queen. Ironically, it isn't failure--but success--that causes Sarah to lose her only source of external validation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah soon learns that she has something of worth to offer beyond her ability with languages and sums; her very being proves to be a blessing to others, particularly the aristocrat Darius, whom she is given to in marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah and Darius' story continues in \u003ci\u003eHarvest of Gold.\u003c\/i\u003e Darius may be able to learn to love his wife, but can he ever learn to trust Sarah and her Lord?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarkable talent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThreatens to cloud a life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prophet Nehemiah has a cousin who can speak several languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve mysteries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cousin is catapulted into the center of the Persian court - working long hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and completing high-level tasks as a scribe for the queen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot bad, for a woman living in a man's world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe talented Sarah has a glowing future, and those closest to her believe her good fortune is the product of none other than God's glorious design. Yet a devastating past has left Sarah with two strong conclusions: that God does not love her, and that her accomplishments are the measure of her worth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only thing that will help her escape her idol of success, Sarah must learn to love and be loved - a task that could prove dangerous. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTESSA AFSHAR\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of biblical and inspirational historical fiction, including \u003ci\u003eHarvest of Gold\u003c\/i\u003e which won a Christy Award and \u003ci\u003eLand of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e, which won an INSPY. \u003ci\u003eThe Way Home: God's Invitation to New Beginnings\u003c\/i\u003e is Afshar's critically acclaimed Bible study based on the book of Ruth. Born in the Middle East, Tessa spent her teen years in England and later moved to the United States. Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life. She holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she served as co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship for a year. She worked in women and prayer ministry for twenty years before becoming a full-time writer and speaker. Contact Tessa at tessaafshar.com or on Facebook at: https: \/\/www.facebook.com\/AuthorTessaAfshar\/.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Book Award (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757510099232,"sku":"9780802405586","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/476a7a6b7a13f55b84debb152296f55c.webp?v=1780104656","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/harvest-of-rubies-book-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}