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An Echo in the Darkness: Mark of the Lion Series Book 2 (Christian Historical Fiction Novel Set in 1st Century Rome) Paperback – March 1, 1998

by Francine Rivers (Author)
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Book 2 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.

From Francine Rivers comes the “compelling” and “emotionally charged” (Booklist, starred review) second installment in of the story of Hadassah, a courageous Christian slave girl with unrelenting faith, and Marcus, the Roman aristocrat who claims her heart.

Believed dead, Hadassah finds employment helping a doctor in the poor section of first-century Rome and discovers an ability to heal others through the power of her faith. When Julia falls ill, Hadassah is forced to confront a difficult decision: should she return to the Valerian household, risking exposure and death, to help her former tormentor in the Christian tradition?

Continuing to search for meaning and faith, Marcus turns away from the opulence of Rome, led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.

Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions.

“Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.”
―Debbie Macomber

“As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.”
―Angela Hunt

“Francine redefined Christian fiction―honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing―demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.”
―Liz Curtis Higgs

“Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.”
―Bodie Thoene

“Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.”
―Romantic Times
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    Mark of the Lion
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    9780842313070
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Turning away from the opulence of Rome, Marcus is led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0842313079
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale House Publishers; Anniversary edition (March 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 461 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780842313070
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0842313070
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 1.3 x 8.8 inches
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New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers continues to win both industry acclaim and reader loyalty around the globe. Her numerous bestsellers include Redeeming Love, A Voice in the Wind, and Bridge to Haven, and her work has been translated into more than thirty different languages. She is a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame as well as a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Visit Francine online at www.francinerivers.com and connect with her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FrancineRivers) and Twitter (@FrancineRivers).

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Janet Kusisto
5.0 out of 5 stars what an EXCELLENT book!
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I was brought to tears throughout this book. Grace and Forgiveness permeates. I can’t wait to start the 3rd book of this Trilogy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
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This has made me laugh and cry for the characters in this book. I enjoyed every word and can’t wait for the next one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming, could not stop reading
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Highly recommend this book after the first as the journey of the Valarian family continues. Rivers weaves scripture into events and dialogue that makes you long to know Jesus more and inspires the reader to deeper faith, weather the nearly unswerving faith of some characters or the stumbling and seeking faith of others. After reading so much fiction that did nothing but entertain, this left me renewed and inspired. If you are not a believer yet or struggle making sense of what Christians truly believe, I challenge you to read book 1 and 2 in this series. You will be drawn to the characters and thought provoked. If you are a believer, I bet you will see some of yourself in all these very human characters. What amazes me is how the setting is 50 AD but it might as well be today. The same worldly challenges opportunities remain yet the hope remains constant. I listened to the audio in the car and read at night. I recommend the mix to hear some of the names and ancient words pronounced.
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Alexa
5.0 out of 5 stars UNBELIEVABLY THE BEST SERIES & LOVE STORY EVER WRITTEN!!!!
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I have read many books, unfortunately secular books, mainly literary, and had essentially had one foot in the world, and one foot in the Lord-if that' s possible. But, like "a voice in the wind", no pun intended, my umbrage with the Lord and Christian books was that it beheld sterile, boring and flat story lines that lacked vocabulary. Essentially, it lacked verve and intriguing interest vacuumed by the world's author's , leaving me with arid reads that lacked erudition. Then, this series came into my life. I read every book by Mrs. River's, yet, didn't read this one due to the pictures and history. It is her first novel(s) and initially felt the " selling" of it was of no interest to me. Boy was I wrong. This series is a diamond in a plain box.

Slowly, I picked up this book, inspired by the niggling of the "Holy Spirit " and by a Christian reading group to read it and my return to Him along with the true joy of my salvation began to flourish. All the questions I had for God were answered through this series /storyline's. The intrigue and style was as interesting as a "Sidney Sheldon." . "To taste and see that He was good " was an understatement when I finished these two books.
This series isn't over and I learned that living the Christian lifestyle like " giving up your favorite toy" or just "a feel good book" , even though joy spouts out of you like a whale at the end of this book .
This novel is delightful, well written and keeps you coming back for more " of the Lord" in my case.
Oh, as far as what's in the novel, you'll have to read the series yourself, but I assure you, you will not be remiss in doing so. Be prepared to enjoy one of the most satisfying reads of all times from a talented writer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, powerful, and beautiful
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This is a great sequel that keeps you turning page after page. There is wonderful character and relationship development, and it paints such beautiful pictures of God’s work in people.
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Vicky J. Dean
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
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An ECHO IN THE DARKNESS is book two in Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion series. If you know the story of the early Christian church in Rome's heyday of political dominance, it can be easy to view it all as just ancient history but Rivers makes it come startlingly alive. This is the second book in the series and is, in my opinion, the best of the three. Each is wonderful in its own way, but this one takes Christian faith and simple trusting in the truth of who God is and how He says to live to a heightened level of understanding. And, she does it from both the viewpoint of the believer and the non-believer, which makes it even more engrossing. It may be that this particular story is even more vivid because it is the culmination of some of the main characters from the first book, A VOICE IN THE WIND. Which is not to say that book one is any less of a book. In fact, book one is a also a great book, however, book two builds upon the foundation of the first book, so start with book one and know that it goes from great to even greater. Rivers tells a griping story and does an exceptional job of bringing scripture alive in the stories of her characters. The final book in the series is AS SURE A THE DAWN and again finishes one of the story lines from book one. If you haven't read this series, you're missing an great experience.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable story of love and faith in pagan Rome.
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This is a continuation of the first novel (A Voice in the Wind). It is a religious love story amidst pagan Rome which contains all the human emotions of violence, pain, lust, disappointment and happiness. It's about the personal journey that Marcus makes to discover meaning to his life after knowing and loving Hadassah, this Christian Jew. His sister out of cruelty and jealousy sent her to the Coliseum to be attacked by lions. It shows Hadassah's faith in God even when facing death.

Marcus is forever changed and bitter toward his sister for this act and finds his former life unfulfilling; thus, he proceeds to search for Hadassah's God by going to Jerusalem. What he doesn't realize is that Hadassah survived the mauling and is treated by a physician at the Coliseum. So, this is parallel stories running at once and how they converge at the end. We follow the personal journey of Marcus, what happens to Hadassah, and Julia, the sister of Marcus. All through the story is dominance of the Christian religion with prayers and a couple of miracles connected to Hadassah, and its ultimate conclusion.

I felt the ending should have been weaved into the story instead of the author telling us what ultimately happened. However, this is a powerful story about love and faith. Sometimes you get a little too much religion but in eagerness to find out how it ends, you read on. The third book is a stand alone book about the Gladiator and what happened to him.
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Anna James
5.0 out of 5 stars I was deeply touched
Reviewed in Brazil on March 20, 2024
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I’m not a new convert but i felt like I just met Jesus again! The early church Christians have so much to teach us! Serve, serve and serve others!
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Cherine Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2023
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Questo libro, ma più in generale questa serie, è in grado di aprire i nostri occhi su molti aspetti della nostra vita, non solo come cristiani! Ho amato ogni singola pagina ❤️
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book!!!
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2018
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Read the first one, this one and now I'm on the third one. Gripping story, flawless writing. Must read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book to read .
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You can’t put it down once you start reading. Awesome. You can see grace of God
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