*Nothing in her life as a wife, mother, and teacher had prepared her for this...
*At forty-two, Abigail MacLeod is about to realize a lifelong dream--participation in an archaeological dig in Israel. Crushed by her husband's decision to end their marriage, Abby clings to the hope that somehow this trip will help to bring an element of peace into her chaotic life. But when tragedy taints the summer's promise, Abby questions the wisdom of staying on.
The comforting friendship of archaeologist Hannah Rahob and the captivating wonder of the Holy Land compel Abby to remain. But what she discovers beneath the surface of Israel's beauty and the intrigue of its past is a history of pain and struggle. As the tumultuous world of first-century Palestine comes to life amid the ruins, Abby wonders if the faint remnant of her childhood faith could be the lifeline she's been searching for.
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### From the Back Cover
*Nothing in her life as a wife, mother, and teacher had prepared her for this...
*At forty-two, Abigail MacLeod is about to realize a lifelong dream--participation in an archaeological dig in Israel. Crushed by her husband's decision to end their marriage, Abby clings to the hope that somehow this trip will help to bring an element of peace into her chaotic life. But when tragedy taints the summer's promise, Abby questions the wisdom of staying on.
The comforting friendship of archaeologist Hannah Rahob and the captivating wonder of the Holy Land compel Abby to remain. But what she discovers beneath the surface of Israel's beauty and the intrigue of its past is a history of pain and struggle. As the tumultuous world of first-century Palestine comes to life amid the ruins, Abby wonders if the faint remnant of her childhood faith could be the lifeline she's been searching for.
### About the Author
**Lynn Austin **has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, *Hidden Places*, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western **Michigan**. Learn more at www.lynnaustin.org.
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*Nothing in her life as a wife, mother, and teacher had prepared her for this... *At forty-two, Abigail MacLeod is about to realize a lifelong dream--participation in an archaeological dig in Israel. Crushed by her husband's decision to end their marriage, Abby clings to the hope that somehow this trip will help to bring an element of peace into her chaotic life. But when tragedy taints the summer's promise, Abby questions the wisdom of staying on. The comforting friendship of archaeologist Hannah Rahob and the captivating wonder of the Holy Land compel Abby to remain. But what she discovers beneath the surface of Israel's beauty and the intrigue of its past is a history of pain and struggle. As the tumultuous world of first-century Palestine comes to life amid the ruins, Abby wonders if the faint remnant of her childhood faith could be the lifeline she's been searching for. ** ### From the Back Cover *Nothing in her life as a wife, mother, and teacher had prepared her for this... *At forty-two, Abigail MacLeod is about to realize a lifelong dream--participation in an archaeological dig in Israel. Crushed by her husband's decision to end their marriage, Abby clings to the hope that somehow this trip will help to bring an element of peace into her chaotic life. But when tragedy taints the summer's promise, Abby questions the wisdom of staying on. The comforting friendship of archaeologist Hannah Rahob and the captivating wonder of the Holy Land compel Abby to remain. But what she discovers beneath the surface of Israel's beauty and the intrigue of its past is a history of pain and struggle. As the tumultuous world of first-century Palestine comes to life amid the ruins, Abby wonders if the faint remnant of her childhood faith could be the lifeline she's been searching for. ### About the Author **Lynn Austin **has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, *Hidden Places*, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western **Michigan**. Learn more at www.lynnaustin.org.