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The Secret Chord traces the arc of King David’s life, chronicling his rise from shepherd to champion of Israel, his reign as a celebrated monarch, and ultimately his decline into tyranny and remorse. Drawing on biblical history and the human complexities of leadership, the novel offers a candid portrait of a legendary figure whose legacy is as shadowed by his failings as it is illuminated by his achievements.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Geraldine Brooks
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