The Hidden Flame (Acts of Faith Series #2) Book

This is a story of Abigail, an orphan, who finds home at the followers' household, where each new follower of Jesus is welcomed. She is given a role of an overseer, distributing food. It is set in AD 33. After the dismissal of Pontius Pilate from Judea, Marcellus takes over governing the province.

Ezra, a Hebrew merchant, learns about the prophet Jesus and his disciples. He offers his assistance to the new religious sect in order to gain knowledge about them.

Linux, a Roman soldier and friend of centurion (from Book I), is sent back from Rome to Jerusalem. As soon as he arrives in Jerusalem, he searches for his friend Alban (centurion). This leads him to the house of followers where he meets Abigail again.

The news Ezra was seeking come from unexpected source - his youngest sister. "Hearing that his own sister was a follower of this nonsense left him wanting to distance himself from her (…) Judea is filled with sects and people claiming to possess secret knowledge." She arranges a meeting for him at the followers' household, where he notices Abigail, "… a face of astonishing beauty… an inner strength and contentment…"

Now there are two suitors desiring Abigail's hand in marriage.

The story is well-written. It is absorbing from the very beginning to the very end. Authors did a great job at bringing the atmosphere of anticipation, awaiting appearance of Jesus and the turmoil of the 1st century Judea.