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Lilah: A Novel (Hardcover)

by Marek Halter (Author)
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In his final installment of the Canaan Trilogy (Sarah; Zipporah), Halter ambitiously tackles portions of the complicated biblical book of Ezra, which centers on the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple and calls Israel to ethnic and religious purity. In the Persian town of Susa, the beautiful Lilah dreams of marrying her Persian lover and childhood sweetheart, Antinoes. However, her beloved brother Ezra, who has immersed himself in studying the laws of God, refuses to approve of their union since Antinoes is not a Jew. As the story unfolds, with scenes full of rich detail, Lilah becomes the unlikely instrument of gaining royal approval for the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the holy city. However, once there, Ezra orders all non-Jewish wives and children driven away in what is surely one of the most heart-wrenching episodes directly from scripture. A horrified Lilah repudiates her brother and leaves with them. As the cast-off women wander unprotected outside the city, rape, murder and mayhem ensue. (It's confusing that Lilah narrates one violent scene, but readers are unsure how she survives it.) As in Sarah and Zipporah, there is plenty of highly charged sexuality and some imaginative storytelling. Unfortunately, as with its predecessors, the story trails off, and the ending is unsatisfactory. (June)
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Ellen Reilly brings the story of Lilah, sister of Ezra, the biblical prophet, to life. Perhaps not many are familiar with the story of Ezra, which takes place more than four thousand years ago during a sad time in Israel's history. Lilah is torn between her love for her brother, Ezra, and her love for a Persian warrior. She must choose, and her choice will bring far-reaching consequences. All the emotion and turmoil in the story are made real by the talented Ellen Reilly. One can easily feel the heartache, passion, and drama of this book. Fascinating and well worth a listen. N.L. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A MOVING STORY OF FAITH AND LOVE, Jul 11 2006
By Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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Thousands embraced the first book in Mark Halter's Canaan trilogy, Sarah. Many more were intrigued by his second, Zipporah, Wife of Moses and even more will undoubtedly be drawn to Lilah, the final book in this popular series. Historical fiction buffs relish the author's ability to bring to our eyes and minds the life of thousands of years ago.

The question Lilah asks of Yahweh is "Why must I cause pain when my brother and my lover have an equal place in my heart?"

Her lover is a Persian warrior, Antinoes, who was first a childhood friend and now the man who wants to marry her. However, as she was raised, Lilah doesn't believe she can marry anyone without the blessing of Ezra, her brother, and she knows that Ezra would not want her to marry anyone not of their faith.

Ezra believes that he is the one who is to lead his people back to the Promised Land, and Lilah also thinks this is true. So, she determines to help him accomplish this. Yet, when this is done there are extremists among the people who would want all non-Jewish banished.

The time has come for Lilah to make a choice.

Popular theater and television performer Ellen Reilly gives a sterling narration to this story of a woman torn.

- Gail Cooke
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