Mona Lisa of the Galilee - Beth Jacobi

Murder, betrayal, lust, ambition and ancient faith - the joys of childbirth and the pall of death - are sprinkled with racial tension, political intrigue, family honour, humour and love in Mona Lisa of the Galilee, a historical family saga set in 1st century Palestine.This unique and page-turning novel follows twelve-year-old betrothed Kezia from the close of her childhood as she matures into a woman of passion. She has been engaged to be married since the age of six, but a near-death brush with fever changes her outlook on her match.?Culture and faith collide in the quest for love...A captivating novel, Mona Lisa of the Galilee will be enjoyed by fans of historical fiction.?Author Beth has been inspired by a number of authors, including Anita Diamant, Victoria Hislop and Joanna Trollope, as well as a visit to Sepphoris in Galilee.