Roberta Kells Dorr is celebrated for her historical biblical novels, deeply informed by her extensive research and lived experiences. She brings larger-than-life characters from biblical eras to life with remarkable intimacy and realism. Her narrative style is shaped by a life that spanned farm living, missionary work in the Middle East, and raising a large family, providing a unique lens through which she explores themes of faith, resilience, and the human spirit. Dorr's writing is rich in detail and profound in its understanding of historical and spiritual contexts.
"When Sarah is taken away to the Pharaoh's harem, Abraham confesses Sarah is not his sister, but his wife, and the couple, along with Hagar, the Pharaoh's headstrong daughter, are sent into exile"--