Praise for Here Burns My Candle ;Liz Curtis Higgs has an unmatched ability to illuminate the depth of human emotions while taking her readers on a breathtaking journey through the darkness and light of another time and another place. With the deft hand only a master storyteller can apply, Higgs...
Praise for Here Burns My Candle ;Liz Curtis Higgs has an unmatched ability to illuminate the depth of human emotions while taking her readers on a breathtaking journey through the darkness and light of another time and another place. With the deft hand only a master storyteller can apply, Higgs reaches back to the past and weaves a multi-threaded tapestry into a brilliant tale of betrayal and challenge, love and redemption. Her gift continues to shine. ; -BJ Hoff, author of The Emerald Ballad series ;A wonderful retelling of the story of Ruth by one of my favorite authors. Here Burns My Candle is rich with historic detail and living, breathing characters that engaged me from page one right through to the perfect ending. ; -Francine Rivers, author of Redeeming Love ;Prepare to burn your own candle well into the night as Higgs treats us to a verra wonderful Scottish tale of faith, forgiveness, love, loss, and secrets. I couldna put it doon! ; -Deeanne Gist, author of A Bride in the Bargain ;Settle in with Here Burns My Candle, Liz Curtis Higgs's imaginative reworking of the tale of Naomi and Ruth, and venture back to a dangerous and fascinating time with characters who are as endearing as they are flawed. You can almost hear the drums of war and the swish of kilts and satin. ; -Angela Hunt, author of Let Darkness Come ;Higgs's pen flows with gold when it turns to Scotland. Enticing from gripping first page to satisfying last, Here Burns My Candle will sweep you away! ; -Tamera Alexander, author of Beyond This Moment ;Once again Liz Curtis Higgs pens an exceptional story of intrigue, romance, and spiritual faith. Her attention to historical detail gives this story a life all its own, and the characters were so real I found myself thinking about them throughout the day. I simply could not put this book down. ; -Tracie Peterson, author of Dawn's Prelude ;Liz Curtis Higgs writes with a cinematic eye-color, texture, emotional depth. Her words give breath to this fresh twist on a beloved Old Testament story. Here Burns My Candle radiates the author's love of Scotland and its mesmeric history in this story of women bound by obligation yet tethered to devotion. It will keep you up all night until you've turned the last dramatic page! ; -Patricia Hickman, author of The Pirate Queen ;I love a story that engages the heart first, the mind second. While reading Higgs's novel, I became her noble heroine and was convicted by similarities to her antagonist, learning through it all. Come away to an enchanting glimpse of ancient Scotland and beyond. Truly amazing. ; -Lisa Tawn Bergren, author of The Begotten
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Praise for Here Burns My Candle ;Liz Curtis Higgs has an unmatched ability to illuminate the depth of human emotions while taking her readers on a breathtaking journey through the darkness and light of another time and another place. With the deft hand only a master storyteller can apply, Higgs...
Praise for Here Burns My Candle ;Liz Curtis Higgs has an unmatched ability to illuminate the depth of human emotions while taking her readers on a breathtaking journey through the darkness and light of another time and another place. With the deft hand only a master storyteller can apply, Higgs reaches back to the past and weaves a multi-threaded tapestry into a brilliant tale of betrayal and challenge, love and redemption. Her gift continues to shine. ; -BJ Hoff, author of The Emerald Ballad series ;A wonderful retelling of the story of Ruth by one of my favorite authors. Here Burns My Candle is rich with historic detail and living, breathing characters that engaged me from page one right through to the perfect ending. ; -Francine Rivers, author of Redeeming Love ;Prepare to burn your own candle well into the night as Higgs treats us to a verra wonderful Scottish tale of faith, forgiveness, love, loss, and secrets. I couldna put it doon! ; -Deeanne Gist, author of A Bride in the Bargain ;Settle in with Here Burns My Candle, Liz Curtis Higgs's imaginative reworking of the tale of Naomi and Ruth, and venture back to a dangerous and fascinating time with characters who are as endearing as they are flawed. You can almost hear the drums of war and the swish of kilts and satin. ; -Angela Hunt, author of Let Darkness Come ;Higgs's pen flows with gold when it turns to Scotland. Enticing from gripping first page to satisfying last, Here Burns My Candle will sweep you away! ; -Tamera Alexander, author of Beyond This Moment ;Once again Liz Curtis Higgs pens an exceptional story of intrigue, romance, and spiritual faith. Her attention to historical detail gives this story a life all its own, and the characters were so real I found myself thinking about them throughout the day. I simply could not put this book down. ; -Tracie Peterson, author of Dawn's Prelude ;Liz Curtis Higgs writes with a cinematic eye-color, texture, emotional depth. Her words give breath to this fresh twist on a beloved Old Testament story. Here Burns My Candle radiates the author's love of Scotland and its mesmeric history in this story of women bound by obligation yet tethered to devotion. It will keep you up all night until you've turned the last dramatic page! ; -Patricia Hickman, author of The Pirate Queen ;I love a story that engages the heart first, the mind second. While reading Higgs's novel, I became her noble heroine and was convicted by similarities to her antagonist, learning through it all. Come away to an enchanting glimpse of ancient Scotland and beyond. Truly amazing. ; -Lisa Tawn Bergren, author of The Begotten
Here Burns My Candle$26.99
Koorong code284170
ISBN9781400070015
Pages480
PublisherMultnomah Books
Publication date16 March 2010
Dimensions24 x 139 x 208mm
Weight0.552kg
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This is an historical fiction set in Scotland during the 18th century during the time of the Jacobite Rising of 1745 or also known as 'the 45'. I enjoyed reading and learning about the culture, their traditions, their beliefs and superstitions, the day-to-day lives of the people and the hardships they endured throughout this time - a very different time to what we know in the 21st century. \\r\\n\\r\\nThe story is an 18th century version of the first 18 verses of the Bible story of Ruth and Naomi. We see the faith of both Lady Marjory (Naomi) and Lady Elizabeth (Ruth) grow as they go through pain, loss and sorrow, betrayal and redemption. The main themes throughout the book are forgiveness and faithfulness. \\r\\n\\r\\nLady Elizabeth came into the family as a pagan believer but in finding no comfort, answers or guidance from 'The Nameless One', she puts aside her family's traditions and starts to reach out to the 'Almighty One' from the Bible. With total loss of everything - family, husbands, possessions, friends, trust and security, Marjory and Elizabeth now both widows, come to know God is sufficient in all and above all. Sadly the third widowed daughter-in-law does not have as strong a conviction. \\r\\n\\r\\nThe story will continue to unfold in the next book, 'Mine is the Night' where Marjory and Elizabeth return to Elizabeth's hometown with nothing but their devotion to each other and the Almighty God of the Bible. A good read!\\r\\n
