Tessa Afshar Books in Order

Rahab, a woman with a ruined past, lives within the walls of Jericho, believing she is beyond redemption. When she hides two Hebrew spies, she bargains for her family's safety and joins the people of Israel. There, she must navigate a new faith and a tentative romance with Salmon, a man of high standing.

Sarah, the cousin of Nehemiah, finds her worth in her ability to read and write, eventually becoming the Queen of Persia's senior scribe. But when she uncovers a palace plot, she is rewarded with an unwanted arranged marriage to Darius, a wealthy aristocrat. Sarah must learn that her value comes from God, not her career or her husband's approval.

In this sequel to *Harvest of Rubies*, Sarah and Darius face new challenges as they travel to Jerusalem to help rebuild its walls. The journey is fraught with danger and their marriage is tested by old wounds and religious differences. As enemies conspire against the project, the couple must fight for their city and their love.

Ruth leaves everything she knows to follow her mother-in-law Naomi to Israel, arriving with nothing but a willing heart. As she gleans in the fields to survive, she catches the eye of Boaz, a wealthy landowner with his own hidden grief. This retelling brings fresh depth to the biblical love story of loyalty and redemption.

Elianna is a talented weaver in first-century Palestine whose life is shattered by a chronic illness that isolates her from society. After spending her fortune on physicians who cannot help, she hears rumors of a Nazarene teacher who heals the sick. Risking everything, she fights through the crowds to touch the hem of his garment.

Lydia, a maker of purple dye, flees ruin in her hometown to start over in Philippi. Through hard work and grit, she builds a successful business in a Roman world dominated by men. But when she meets the apostle Paul, her life takes a new turn, leading her to become the first Christian convert in Europe.

Ariadne runs away to Corinth to find her father, only to discover he is a notorious thief. To protect him, she becomes his apprentice, using her athletic skills to rob the corrupt elite. But when they target the wrong man and cross paths with the apostle Paul, Ariadne must decide between her dangerous double life and a new hope.

Priscilla, a Roman noblewoman disowned by her family, and Aquila, a Jewish leatherworker, forge a life together in Corinth after being expelled from Rome. Despite the secrets that haunt them, they open their home to Paul and become pillars of the early church. A moving story of marriage, ministry, and standing firm in the face of persecution.

This six-week non-fiction Bible study explores the book of Ruth through a lens of grace and new beginnings. Afshar guides readers through the text, offering historical context and personal application to show how God can restore even the most broken chapters of life.

Chariline, a young woman of mixed Cushite and Roman heritage, travels to the court of her ancestors in search of her father. Along the way, she is aided by Theo, a merchant with his own guarded heart. As secrets about her parents come to light, Chariline must navigate a dangerous journey of identity and forgiveness.

Keren, the daughter of Jewish captives in Babylon, is sold into the household of Daniel the prophet to pay a family debt. She becomes a skilled scribe and swordswoman, but a tragic accident sends her fleeing to a foreign land. There, she is tasked with training a shepherd boy who may hold the key to her people's freedom.

Jemmah, the daughter of the King's senior scribe, thinks she is ordinary until her mother is kidnapped. To save her, Jemmah must venture into enemy territory and free a mysterious prisoner named Asher. Together, they navigate a high-stakes mission that could alter the fate of the Persian Empire and the Jewish people.

Roxannah, the daughter of a disgraced Persian lord, works her way up from poverty to become a cook in Queen Esther's kitchen. With the help of the royal physician Adin, she uncovers a poison plot targeting the royal family. Amidst the aromas of the kitchen, she finds courage, purpose, and a faith worth risking her life for.

Sazana, a talented potter in Susa, has a secret: she is Jewish, a fact that could cost her everything under Haman's decree. When she is forced into servitude, she crosses paths with Jadon, a man from her past who is now an agent of the Queen. Together, they must find an ancient artifact to help Esther save their people.