{"product_id":"harvest-of-rubies-book-1-paperback","title":"Harvest of Rubies: (Book 1) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTessa Afshar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prophet Nehemiah's cousin can speak numerous languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve great mysteries. There is only one problem: she's a woman in a man's court. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her early childhood years, Sarah experienced the death of her mother and her father's subsequent emotional distance, and she came to two conclusions: God does not care about me, and my accomplishments are the measure of my worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatapulted into the center of the Persian court, Sarah is working too many hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and solving intrigues for the Queen. Ironically, it isn't failure--but success--that causes Sarah to lose her only source of external validation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah soon learns that she has something of worth to offer beyond her ability with languages and sums; her very being proves to be a blessing to others, particularly the aristocrat Darius, whom she is given to in marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSarah and Darius' story continues in \u003ci\u003eHarvest of Gold.\u003c\/i\u003e Darius may be able to learn to love his wife, but can he ever learn to trust Sarah and her Lord?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemarkable talent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThreatens to cloud a life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prophet Nehemiah has a cousin who can speak several languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve mysteries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cousin is catapulted into the center of the Persian court - working long hours, rubbing elbows with royalty, and completing high-level tasks as a scribe for the queen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot bad, for a woman living in a man's world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe talented Sarah has a glowing future, and those closest to her believe her good fortune is the product of none other than God's glorious design. Yet a devastating past has left Sarah with two strong conclusions: that God does not love her, and that her accomplishments are the measure of her worth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only thing that will help her escape her idol of success, Sarah must learn to love and be loved - a task that could prove dangerous. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTESSA AFSHAR\u003c\/b\u003e's books have been on Publishers Weekly, CBA, and ECPA bestseller lists and have been translated into many languages. Her Bible study, \u003ci\u003eThe Way Home: God's Invitation to New Beginnings\u003c\/i\u003e, won the ECPA Christian Book of the Year in the Bible Study category. Tessa's novels have been the recipient of the ECPA's Bronze Milestone, Christy, and INSPY Awards. She holds a master of divinity from Yale, where she was elected to serve as co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship for one year. Tessa is a devoted wife, a mediocre gardener, and an enthusiastic cook of biblical recipes. Learn more at TessaAfshar.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Book Award (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52867773530336,"sku":"9780802405586","price":17.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/FISPhFNtC-9780802405586.webp?v=1781272845","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/harvest-of-rubies-book-1-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}