my heart's in the lowlands liz curtis higgs

Despite producing several sons by him (a very big deal in the ancient world, and a sign of favour), he still doesn’t come around. In the Bible, Leah is utterly despised by her husband who is tricked into marrying her. (first book of the Lowlands of Scotland series) What I didn’t expect to find in reading these stories, was a deep fondness for the biblical character Leah – or Leana, as she is called in Higgs’ rendition. Brimming with passion and drama, Thorn in My Heart brings the past to vibrant life, revealing spiritual truths that transcend time and penetrate the deepest places of the heart. A thorny love triangle emerges, plagued by lies and deception, jealousy and desire, hidden secrets and broken promises. In the autumn of 1788, amid the moors and glens of the Scottish Lowlands, two brothers and two sisters each embark on a painful journey of discovery. It’s got all the makings of a juicy drama.

You can read the biblical narrative in Genesis 25-35. The first series is based on the tragic love triangle between the Hebrew patriarch, Jacob, and his two wives, Rachel and Leah. So again, don’t be fooled by the sappy titles and cover art! What’s distinct about these historical novels, is that they retell popular stories from the Bible. Then you know not to judge a book by its cover. Disclaimer: If you read my previous book review post (which you can do by clicking here: ), There are two sets of series in particular that I absolutely love. My favourites of her books are set in the 18th century Scottish Lowlands. Since many of us still have loads of time on our hands, allow me to introduce another beloved author to help us get through this weird twilight zone: Liz Curtis Higgs!

Well, I don’t know about you, but I never would’ve guessed that we’d still be here all these weeks later. When I shared a blog post more than two months ago with book recommendations, we were just beginning this Coronavirus quarantine, and it felt like a good time to suggest some reading material to help pass the time.

My heart's in the lowlands liz curtis higgs