Historical fiction reimagining biblical matriarch Sarah's life from Sumerian luxury to following Abram and the one true God.
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Historical fiction reimagining biblical matriarch Sarah's life from Sumerian luxury to following Abram and the one true God.
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The first novel in a dazzling new trilogy about the women of the Old Testament by internationally bestselling author Marek Halter. The story of Sarah--and of history itself--begins in the cradle of civilization: the Sumerian city-state of Ur, a land of desert heat, towering gardens, and immense wealth. The daughter of a powerful lord, Sarah is raised in great luxury, but balks at the arranged marriage her father has planned for her. The groom is handsome and a nobleman, but on their wedding day,...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Frank depictions of sexual attraction and encounters between Sarah and Abram plus implications with Pharaoh.
Violence & gore
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Blood motif and near-sacrifice of Isaac with no graphic detail.
Profanity
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No profanity depicted.
Substance use
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Sarah drinks a potion to induce barrenness.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present.
Religious content
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Central themes of worship, rituals, conversion to one God, and faith.
Magic & witchcraft
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Potion used for barrenness in ancient religious setting.
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present.
Political content
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Exploration of autonomy and cultural norms in ancient societies.
Self-harm / suicide
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Sarah consumes a potion to render herself infertile.
Abuse & suffering
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Slavery, forced marriage attempts, and personal suffering including Pharaoh encounter.
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