Review: Fantastic Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 30, 2012
Child of the King, is a stand alone novel as the third book in the "Woman of Sin" trilogy.  Come escape to a time and a place long ago, during the reign of Claudius Caesar in 50 A.D.  Find enchanting young Rachel, the daughter of  Paulus and Alysia, now a grown woman and ready for a life of her own.  She is about to encounter the most trying period of her life, as Metellus comes to find her to return her to Rome by the edict of Caesar.  This edict is an act of honor carried out by the Caesar as his dead friend, Paulus Valerius Maximus' (Alysia's father) last dying wish.  There is a letter for Rachel, waiting for her in Rome, but not before both Rachel and Metellus will be forever changed throughout this journey.Rachel, who is almost 18, embarks on a young woman's coming of age, as she finds herself on a path of spiritual discovery, as she is forced to face fears and let go of the past that has tortured her for so long.  This biblical fiction will delight the readers with historical time period writing, intrigue, romance, suspense and many will find this book an escape to a life well-lived and many life lessons learned.Debra Diaz has a unique writing style that captures the reader and transports them to the place and era she writes about.  A great read.