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Bread of Angels

By: Tessa Afshar
Narrated by: Rendah Heywood
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Purple. The foundation of an influential trade in a Roman world dominated by men. One woman rises up to take the reins of success in an incredible journey of courage, grit, and friendship. And along the way, she changes the world. But before she was Lydia, the seller of purple, she was simply a merchant's daughter who loved three things: her father, her ancestral home, and making dye. Then unbearable betrayal robs her of nearly everything. With only her father's secret formulas left, Lydia flees to Philippi and struggles to establish her business on her own. Determination and serendipitous acquaintances - along with her father's precious dye - help her become one of the city's preeminent merchants. But fear lingers in every shadow until Lydia meets the Apostle Paul and hears his message of hope, becoming his first European convert. Still, Lydia can't outrun her secrets forever, and when past and present collide, she must either stand firm and trust in her fledgling faith or succumb to the fear that has ruled her life.

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The ending seems a bit rushed, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Rendah Haywood had a lovely voice.

Good story as always

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I felt led by this book. Part of my body and my soul reached out to hear more. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, i fully recommend great narration.

Awesome

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I read this twice, It was really an enjoyable book on the biblical theme in a time where women were not expected to do anything other than marry and breed but this outstanding woman, forged a career in the purple trade. She was already a woman of compassion and integrity, but there was confusion with so many gods until she met our apostle Paul. And she was born again, coming into a revelation of Jesus, her saviour, and is believed to have started the first Church in Philippi. Brilliantly written, and orated.
Highly recommend this book .

A very plausible story about Lydia in the Bible.

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Always encouraging, uplifting and insightful of the times… Couldn’t stop listening🌹 Soothes the soul… and spirit🌹

Wonderful scriptural story🌹

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Another of Tessa Afsha’s wonderful Bible based stories. She is a talented writer. It’s as interesting the second time through as it was the first time.

A Good Read

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One more book of listening to Paul and Silas and Lydia the Bible’s seller of purple, come to life in the incredible web that Tessa Afshar weaves together into the most incredible stories I have EVER heard. The pure and true Word of God shines through your stories please don’t stop. I need to hear more…

My soul craves these books

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