“Defending David” by Barbara M. Britton REVIEW and GIVEAWAY

Title: Defending David

Series: Tribes of Israel

Author: Barbara M. Britton

Publisher: Pelican Book Group (Harbourlight Books)

Release Date: February 25, 2022

Genre: Christian Historical Biblical Fiction

When a quiet journey to Jerusalem turns tragic, newly orphaned Rimona must flee a kinsman set on selling her as a slave. Racing into the rocky hills outside of Hebron, Rimona is rescued by a Philistine commander journeying to Jerusalem with six-hundred warriors.

Exiled commander, Ittai the Gittite, is seeking refuge in the City of David. Protecting a frantic Hebrew woman is not in his leadership plan. Although, having a nobleman’s niece in his caravan might prove useful for finding shelter in a foreign land.

Rimona and Ittai arrive in Jerusalem on the eve of a rebellion. In the chaos of an heir’s betrayal, will they be separated forever, or can they defend King David and help the aging monarch control his rebellious son?

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MY REVIEW

This author was new to me but since I love biblical fiction, I was excited to read this book. Although it is book 4 of the Tribes of Israel series; they can be read as stand alone books. I plan on going back and reading the other ones now that I finished reading Defending David.

This story follows Ittai the Gittite -a Philistine warrior and commander who met Kind David when he was a boy, and Rimona, an orphaned Hebrew woman seeking shelter with her Uncle in King David’s palace. King David’s son, Absalom takes over the kingdom and King David is forced to flea.

I thought I knew my bible pretty well, but I didn’t remember anyone named Ittai so this story was intriguing to me. At times I was a little confused with all the characters mentioned but I figured them all out after a while.

I enjoyed the authors way of writing and the imagery and biblical facts in this book. Highly recommend this book if you enjoy reading biblical fiction! This story kept my interest from beginning to end. I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a Defending David Book Box with an autographed copy of Defending David, a CD of harp music, a historic-looking journal, colorful pens, a copy of “Lioness,” and a $25 Amazon gift card, swag!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight February 28, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on March 7, 2022. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. (international winner prize: ebook copies of Defending David and Lioness) Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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