A Voice in the Wind

The Mark of the Lion, Book 1

By: Francine Rivers

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

Length: 21 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Francine Rivers, a winner of the ECPA Gold Medallion, is a best-selling author of Christian fiction. A Voice in the Wind takes listeners into a richly imagined ancient Rome in the midst of its great decline. This heart-stirring tale of a young slave girl, torn between her love for a handsome aristocrat and her faith in God, transcends genres with its awe-inspiring power and emotional intensity.

Listen to the next book in this series, An Echo in the Darkness.

©2002 Francine Rivers (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"It is Ms. Rivers' faith in man and God that lifts these novels onto another plane and brings readers hope in time of darkness." ( Romantic Times)

Blessing!!

I loved this book, makes you think about your own life, wonderfully written and read!!!!

captivating

What did you love best about A Voice in the Wind?

I fell in love with the characters and remembered my own love for my Lord.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Odassa, Marcus, Phoebe, Julia. Francine's writing gives so much depth to her characters one will feel like they know them well and take an interest in what becomes of them.

What does Richard Ferrone bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Richard Ferrone is an excellent story teller. With all the feelings of the characters coming alive like the best of the radio show story tellers from the old days. I can't wait till I'm in the car or in the garden so I can listen again.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It was lengthy so I would not want to listen all at once. I would not want the story to be any shorter. Since I didn't want the story to end I spaced it out enough to keep it going longer while still satisfying my wanting to listen.

Any additional comments?

This book seems to have been well researched, introducing things from Roman in the mid first century. Listen to the full series, in order. You will be glad not to miss this one!

A Great Read

Loved this book. The performance was enjoyable and so lifelike! I am anxious to hear the next book in this series.

One of my favorites

I adore this book. The characters are real and flawed but I still love them.

A True Blessing For Saints!

What made the experience of listening to A Voice in the Wind the most enjoyable?

A wonderful journey into what happened with the early Christians...after he Temple fell....and intricate weaving of how the precious faith of one young christian slave girl...touched and changed the lives of ALL who knew her...Your faith will be encouraged and embolden ...A Saint would never complain AGAIN!...about anything...Ms. Rivers has to be a Saint...blessed by the Lord to accomplish such a tale about overcoming evil...in a vile period of time where life was cheap...a graphic offensive time which was well woven with the storyline ...without getting vulgar...Especially at a time where the ONLY measure of human value....or love...was only expressed by those who knew Him or who would come to know Him...and the same is soooo true today!

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Voice in the Wind?

Haddassa's commanding peace in the Capua arena...when she faced the ravenous lions!

Which character – as performed by Richard Ferrone – was your favorite?

Haddassa...no doubt!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Multiple bouts of grateful tears!

Any additional comments?

Couldn't wait to gobble up the next book!...Three Cheers!

Wonderful

I have listened to this trilogy more than once. I find guidance and peace while following Hadassah.

True courage

Recommend to me by a friend, I started this audiobook 3 days from today. Every chance I could from that day, I listened to this book with eagerness. Through the story Francine Rivers tell, God spoke to me and my heart. Definitely would recommend this book.

Also, glad I choose the audible and not a paperback. The narration is on-point. My recommendation is to listen at 1.3 speed.

so moving

I love this book. really touched my heart. I will definitely to reading it again.

title and summary didn't match the book

Although the book was good the book summary and title didn't match the book.
The book was manly about a selfish spoiled girl at any cost she always had to have her way even if she had to murder for it... She had no love or thought for anyone or anything...You will fall in love with the slave girl but she is not the man character.

Powerful. God never forsakes velievers

Such a great mix of realistic characters. the struggles great but a God who is greater.