Oct 18, 2025
From a master of Biblical Fiction, Connilyn Cossette is back with a new book set in the time of Saul and David. Listen in to learn more about The King's Men series.
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I loved chatting with Connilyn about this series. One thing that struck me was that the time period--I'd never thought about how things that happened in the Bible happened during historical "ages" like the Iron Age. Whoa.
This series really gives new perspective on the time and culture surrounding the time of Saul and David. That's the richest part of good Biblical fiction--giving you insight into how they probably lived.
Splendor of the Land by Connilyn Cossette
Gavriel, a soldier in the elite company of Yonatan--son of King
Saul--dreams of forging his destiny through crafting weapons with
his own hands. Despite earning his place among Israel's finest, he
is haunted by a dark past that no distraction can dispel. When his
reckless behavior crosses a line, Yonatan gives him one last
mission to prove his worth: help persuade a distant Kenite tribe to
sever their ties with the Amalekites.
Zahava, a gifted goldsmith hidden behind her father's legacy, lives
in the shadows due to her physical affliction. Her unmatched and
unrecognized talent is a closely guarded secret within her family.
Disheartened by a future that seems unattainable, she resigns
herself to a life of obscurity. However, when Gavriel arrives in
her village, they're tangled together in ways neither could have
imagined. As they navigate unforeseen dangers and enemy threats,
Gavriel must confront his past and either bend his knee to the One
True King or lose the woman he loves forever.
Set against the backdrop of ancient
Israel, this exhilarating Old Testament-era tale is threaded with
themes of redemption, courage, and sacrifice. This Iron Age story
will appeal to readers of biblical fiction, Francine Rivers, Tessa
Afshar, and Angela Hunt.
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