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Michal, the daughter of King Saul, experiences a privileged life marked by her father's unpredictable moods and rivalry from her beautiful older sister. When she falls for the youthful harpist David, who plays to soothe her father, she is drawn into a world of romance, adventure, and heartache. Set against the backdrop of opulent palace life, raging war, and desert escapes, the story follows Michal's journey as she navigates love, loss, and transformation, ultimately becoming one of David's wives.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Jill Eileen Smith
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