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Michal, youngest daughter of King Saul, has been in love with David since the moment she first saw him, but her sister Merab had been promised to David in an arranged marriage. David did not feel worthy and Merab did not want to be the wife of someone so lowly. Michal could not believe her ears when her father sent Merab to be married to Adriel.
David and Michal were happy until the time it became clear Saul wanted David murdered. Michal helped David escape and had her brother, Jonathan, lie to David that she had been killed and King Saul sends Michal away to be married to a loathsome man. David and Michal were separated for many years.
When Michal returns, David is King. Michal learns that most of her family has died. She learns to cope with the additional wives and concubines David has taken as well as the bickering among the wives to have their own son placed on the throne. Michal remains barren and she confronts David in public over the issue making her, she feels, an outcast.
She remains at the palace and is asked to befriend Bathsheba. This is when Michal takes her rightful place as senior wife and demands order among the wives. But as in all ancient communities, war is not far from their door. Michal's love for David teaches her to endure.
This book is reminiscent of The Red Tent. It is well written, descriptive and intriguing. Ms. Havel and Ms. Faucheux did an amazing job of storytelling and weaving the past into an extremely interesting read.
David and Michal were happy until the time it became clear Saul wanted David murdered. Michal helped David escape and had her brother, Jonathan, lie to David that she had been killed and King Saul sends Michal away to be married to a loathsome man. David and Michal were separated for many years.
When Michal returns, David is King. Michal learns that most of her family has died. She learns to cope with the additional wives and concubines David has taken as well as the bickering among the wives to have their own son placed on the throne. Michal remains barren and she confronts David in public over the issue making her, she feels, an outcast.
She remains at the palace and is asked to befriend Bathsheba. This is when Michal takes her rightful place as senior wife and demands order among the wives. But as in all ancient communities, war is not far from their door. Michal's love for David teaches her to endure.
This book is reminiscent of The Red Tent. It is well written, descriptive and intriguing. Ms. Havel and Ms. Faucheux did an amazing job of storytelling and weaving the past into an extremely interesting read.
Format:Paperback
Daughter of the King is far different from my usual reading material and I started it with some trepidation. I found myself almost immediately caught up in the story of Michal, the daughter of Saul and the senior wife of David. Writing historical fiction using characters from scripture, particularly one as well known as David, has its perils but Havel and Faucheux pull it off beautifully. First, by starting each chapter with Biblical passages, they ground the story in the context of what we know from scripture. Second, they have clearly done their research; the locations, clothing, tools, architecture, etc of the period are so well rendered that it is easy to believe their version of events. Given their desire to create an interesting plot, it would be easy for the authors to get carried away and lose track of the story of David, Michal, Jonathan, Saul, etc based on what we know from the Old Testament. They never fall into that trap; they create a lovely tale but never lose the truth of their characters. If I had one criticism, and it is a minor one, it's that when Michal finally is reunited with David and meets the other wives, the pace slows down a bit for a few chapters. Even so, it is understandable that the authors have to spend some time establishing the new characters and setting things up for the final third of the book. All in all, this is a very enjoyable read and well worth your time. I highly recommend it.
By Lewis
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This book tells the Biblical story of King Saul's youngest daughter, Michal. The authors added imaginary conversations to factual events. Some literary license was taken, but in all, the story follows history. The book begins with Michal married to Phaltel. This man is actually her second husband. Her father, King Saul was furious with his daughter for saving David's life, and as punishment, he wed her to another, even though David still lived. In Phaltel's household, Michal receives abuse from his multiple wives. The husband is none too pleasant either.
When Michal returns to David after seven years in this horrid man's house, she finds her father, King Saul and her family dead. By this time, David has added six wives, six sons and one daughter. Michal asks David if his wives love him. He replies, "Some more than others."
I didn't think I'd enjoy this book as much as I did. So much is known about King David, and I feared the book wouldn't be fresh. I was wrong. The authors researched many details about lifestyles, fashions, and abodes back in Biblical times. This is a highly entertaining book. You'll love the characters and receive new insight into the life and times of real people. Scripture at the beginning of each chapter helped the reader know where to find the corresponding story in the Bible.
When Michal returns to David after seven years in this horrid man's house, she finds her father, King Saul and her family dead. By this time, David has added six wives, six sons and one daughter. Michal asks David if his wives love him. He replies, "Some more than others."
I didn't think I'd enjoy this book as much as I did. So much is known about King David, and I feared the book wouldn't be fresh. I was wrong. The authors researched many details about lifestyles, fashions, and abodes back in Biblical times. This is a highly entertaining book. You'll love the characters and receive new insight into the life and times of real people. Scripture at the beginning of each chapter helped the reader know where to find the corresponding story in the Bible.
4.0 out of 5 stars Her love was supposed to be a trap, not an escape!, January 9, 2013
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This review is from: Daughter of the King (Kindle Edition)
DAUGHTER OF THE KING is a dynamic story of a young princess with a paranoid father who tries to use her as a political pawn to bring down his rival. What he didn't count on was her loyalty to the man she loved being stronger than the loyalty he demanded of her.This is one of those books you can't put down once you start reading. The research adds a rich texture to the story of Michal, King Saul's youngest daughter. The author fills in blanks for this Scripture-based story, giving her interpretation as to the reasoning behind Michal's actions and reactions. The book lets the reader see through royal palace walls, and to sympathize with Michal's loss, betrayal, and pain.
If you enjoy Bible stories, this should be on your 'Must Read' list.
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