Books like Brothers by Angela Elwell Hunt
When famine grips the land, Simeon and his brothers journey to Egypt to purchase grain. There, they encounter Joseph, Simeon’s estranged brother who has risen to power as a vengeful ruler. The reunion forces Simeon to confront the trauma of his past, when he was sold into slavery. Grace enters the story through Mandisa, a handmaid who interprets the king’s language, offering a lifeline. A beautiful widow and her young son reveal a softer side of Simeon, showing tenderness beneath his hardened exterior. Yet his heart remains chained, and his journey toward freedom and love continues.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Angela Elwell Hunt
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