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    The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen
    The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen
    The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen
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    The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen

    Written by Tosca Lee

    Narrated by Lisa Larsen

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    Her name is legend. Her story, the epic of nations. The Queen of Sheba.

    There is the story you know: A foreign queen, journeying north with a caravan of riches to pay tribute to a king favored by the One God. The tale of a queen conquered by a king and god both before returning to her own land laden with gifts. That is the tale you were meant to believe. Which means most of it is a lie.

    In the tenth century BC, the new Queen of Sheba has inherited her father's throne and all its riches at great personal cost. Her realm stretches west across the Red Sea into land wealthy in gold, frankincense, and spices. But now new alliances to the North threaten the trade routes that are the lifeblood of her nation. Solomon, the brash new king of Israel famous for his wealth and wisdom, will not be denied the tribute of the world-or of Sheba's queen. With tensions ready to erupt within her own borders and the future of her nation at stake, the one woman who can match wits with Solomon undertakes the journey of a lifetime in a daring bid to test and win the king. But neither ruler has anticipated the clash of agendas, gods, and passion that threatens to ignite-and ruin-them both. An explosive retelling of the legendary king and queen and the nations that shaped history.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateFeb 11, 2020
    ISBN9781515946038
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    Tosca Lee

    Tosca Lee is the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of The Progeny, Firstborn, Iscariot, The Legend of Sheba, Demon: A Memoir, Havah: The Story of Eve, and the Books of Mortals series with New York Times bestseller Ted Dekker. She received her BA in English and International Relations from Smith College. A lifelong adventure traveler, Tosca makes her home in the Midwest with her husband and children.

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    • 2/5
      Not very good either as Christian or secular historical fiction. The plot was not well done, the story not well written, and the king was portrayed as weak. The author's attempt at poetic speech did not work. The only redeeming quality was that it was not too preachy, but then it tried too hard to compromise itself. Her so-called "strong female character" did not show much strength or common sense in her choices and was too easily led by her feelings. There are also flaws in the historico-archaeological setting.
    • 4/5
      Different take on Queen of Sheba, but interesting ? nonetheless
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this intriguing historical roman. I received this book for free and I voluntarily chose to review it. While that time period is harder to verify certain facts, the bible was one of the sources for this author. She cleverly wove facts and fiction for this story which was very entertaining. I've given this a 4.5* rating. Younger readers might like to compare some to the old testament of the bible. No younger than 17 readers is my sugestion. This story did pull me in quickly and I recognized a few tidbits here and there. There was a bit to learn about that time period also.
    • 3/5
      This is the first I've ever read of the Queen of Sheba, and I loved her story. This book was very well built up and maintained, but I found the ending to be too abrupt and missing all of the details the earlier story showed.
    • 4/5
      I chose The Legend of Sheba by Tosca Lee as a complimentary novel for my Faith And Fiction Bible Study/Book Club. My group spends 3 weeks studying scripture and then on the 4th week we have book club. Sometimes I read the novel before starting the study; other times I do not. I am glad I waited until after studying the scripture before diving into this book. Lee does an admirable job bringing the legendary Queen of Sheba to life. However, she mixes myth and legend with the scriptural text to come up with this what if? I found Lee’s Sheba fascinating — a woman who does not fit into her time and place, yet comes to power and influence through sheer force of will. Known as Bilqis in Saba (modern Yemen), Makeda in Punt (modern Somalia/Ethiopia) and Sheba in Israel, she matches wit, wisdom, and will with King Solomon. I had a few takeaways from my reading experience:Sheba gives a unique perspective to Solomon. Lee depicts him as a man who has been given much, but is still very restless in his drive for more — perhaps she drew inspiration from the Book of Ecclesiastes.Israel is portrayed as an infant nation. Although Abraham’s covenant with God occurred centuries before, it is true that compared to other nations in the Middle East, Israel was an upstart.Sheba’s desire is to be fully known — by God and man. Lee articulates that very human need extremely well.The Legend of Sheba is not an easy or quick read. The first person account from Sheba’s perspective involves a great deal of observation and pondering. There is action of course, but the feelings of the heart and soul are predominant. As always Lee writes in a beautifully descriptive prose that engages all of the reader’s senses. The book is described as cinematic by one reviewer — very apt. And don’t forget that Sheba was a pagan queen and that Solomon, though the wisest man ever to live, did have a LOT of wives and concubines. ? Lee does explore the intimate side of relationships (though not in a graphic manner).So who would I recommend this book to? Readers who want more than a love story, more than an historical account, and more than a quick read are the target audience. You have to be willing to invest some time and thought into Sheba’s story. From early conversations with my group, I anticipate a great discussion. Not everyone liked the book, but are glad they read it.Recommended.Audience: adults.
    • 4/5
      Would that I could make as many treaties by marriage and never give up a portion of my throne! Yafush had been right all those months ago: a woman could not rule like a man.No, we must be far more clever.Ever since I read this novel's prequel, with its apt and intriguing call to "Seek wisdom, and rise," I looked forward to reading The Legend of Sheba: Rise of a Queen by author Tosca Lee.Even with this story's biblical link to one of the most famous kings of Israel, Solomon was not the major draw for me here. I chose this novel specifically for her, to read of the rise of the Queen of Sheba, otherwise known as Bilqis and Makeda. Different aspects of Bilqis's account reminded me so much of Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age, stunning films about Elizabeth I of England.Indeed, a queen—an unmarried one, at that—must be exceedingly strong and clever to rule.Besides the interesting weight of politics and some of Bilqis's adversity as a woman that stuck me, I much appreciated this story's exploration of worship. I think the question of whether one's faith observance is "nothing but the brokering of deals" in hopes of receiving blessings from God is a relevant question for many.Now, albeit King Solomon wasn't my focus, and he doesn't enter this tale until halfway through or so, I knew the love story would be inevitable, of course. While this isn't a type of romantic storyline I particularly enjoy, I do realize you can't demand a relationship like that of this queen and king to match an accepted, modern, Western one. And though the additionally inevitable jealousy and bickering got a mild eye-roll from me, it's good that this love story isn't a simplistic fairy tale.Lyrical prose, lavish depictions, and moving reflections on the heart, intellect, and spirit—a worthwhile read for fans of historical fiction.