Thief of Corinth

By: Tessa Afshar

Narrated by: Rendah Heywood

First-century Corinth is a city teeming with commerce and charm. It's also filled with danger and corruption - the perfect setting for Ariadne's greatest adventure. 

After years spent living with her mother and oppressive grandfather in Athens, Ariadne runs away to her father's home in Corinth, only to discover the perilous secret that destroyed his marriage: Though a Greek of high birth, Galenos is the infamous thief who has been robbing the city's corrupt of their ill-gotten gains. 

Desperate to keep him safe, Ariadne risks her good name, her freedom, and the love of the man she adores to become her father's apprentice. As her unusual athletic ability leads her into dangerous exploits, Ariadne discovers she secretly revels in playing with fire. But when the wrong person discovers their secret, Ariadne and her father find their future - and very lives - hanging in the balance. 

When they befriend a Jewish rabbi named Paul, they realize his radical message challenges everything they've fought to build, yet offers something for which neither dared hope. 

Be transported back in time by this gripping tale of adventure, bravery, and redemption, and discover why Debbie Macomber says, "No one brings the Bible to life like Tessa Afshar."

©2018 Tessa Afshar (P)2018 Recorded Books

Great story!

What a sweet tale of overcoming adversity and struggle to find that the Lord will forgive and love you always.

Surprisingly good story

I was mesmerized by this story. Yes, it has a Christian theme, but non-believers should not shun the book because of it. The story is excellent and the characters are fantastic. My attention was grabbed in the first few minutes and was held throughout. There is nail biting action as the thieves, a father and daughter, take big chances and have dangerous close calls. Their family dynamics are quite dysfunctional with divorced parents, the foundling growing up in house, evil grandfather, etc. A delicious love story between the lead female and her neighbor weaves throughout the book. Apostle Paul comes into play in the mid part of the book and is a big influence. Even if you do not believe in Christ, you should not hate the book or the message, which is about loving and forgiving people. The characters in this book have a lot to forgive and a lot to love. The narrator is very good, which is a big plus. I highly recommend.

Excellent

The story and narration were perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit and will definitely seek more from Tessa Afshar.

Exquisite writing

I loved this book...the writing, the story, all of it. I felt and thought so many things as I listened to it. That's the mark of a great book.

stilted, rough beginning

ending very well done
narrator took a while to get used to her interpretation