Any judgements are left to the reader and this is oddly satisfying in reading a book set in a time before the structure and doctrines of Christianity. She has also been a producer for Sensing Murder. By the Spring of 2007 the book had sold almost 4 million copies, and the DVD had sold more than 2 million copies. The characters are psychologically fascinating and the senses are opened to experience the history and lives of these countries. Rhonda Byrne is an Australian television writer and producer, best known for her New Thought works, The Secreta book and a film by the same name. You are left after finishing THE SECRET CHORD wondering what it really was that drove King David the desire to please himself with a life lived to the fullest, or the desire to leave behind a lasting legacy in crafting a better future for his people. The continued world intrigue and suspenseful story blending international criminal life, agencies and cultural blend of Ireland, India and New England Vermont made this book a delight. The life and loves of a charismatic and morally ambiguous King are balanced by the observations of Natan the trusted prophet and advisor serves as a moral compass to the dynamic ruler. Only what is necessary is sketched of each battle but each character is careful attention and the faith and concerns of the citizens of 1000BC are respectfully relayed. Her diligent research here has produced another absorbing tale of past events that would perhaps be only slightly familiar to the average reader. Australian author Geraldine Brooks is a master at bringing historical figures and events to life and once again gives us a fresh look through old windows.

THE SECRET CHORD is a book of some length (13 hours of audio), so the reader is investing a fair deal of “reading” time here. It only takes only a short time to become accustomed to his distinctive and commanding storytelling. Over dramatic at first, and next ominously grave and biblical, voice actor Paul Boehmer is exactly what was required to do such a grand tale justice. THE SECRET CHORD is a story of an ancient King in ancient times thus it absolutely demanded a magisterial narrator.

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