


She has written many novels, including the bestselling David and Bathsheba. Roberta Kells Dorr is known for bringing some of the Bible's best-loved people to life through her biblical fiction. Is she also beautiful?" inquired the king.īathe in riches beyond imagination and a love story as magnificent in ancient times as it is today. The camel decorated with gold and jewels while she sat tall and proud with the side curtains pulled back and her hair black as a raven's wing and full. Before becoming queen she took the virgin's place and rode into battle with the troops. "My lord, Badget leaned over and spoke in a confidential tone, "she's proven her bravery. "It's easy to put the crown on one's own head, but to keep it there is another thing. Then, without wasting time, she took the crown, placed it on her own head, and had the priests formally recognize her as queen on the portico of the great temple of Ilumquh. But within the year, the army stormed the palace and slew the usurper. Before the old king's body was moved from his bed, one of his counselors seized the crown and had himself proclaimed king. "My lord, you have never seen a woman like this. The wisest king of antiquity encounters a stunning queen who he cannot possess.
