To Love the Enemy - Junia Swan - Bog

Chaja's world shatters when crusaders destroy her family, leaving her the sole survivor of a massacre that stains her soul with grief and vengeance. Fleeing to Tripoli, she finds refuge within the stone walls of a convent, her true identity cloaked beneath the guise of a Christian orphan.
As the years pass, the flames of retribution burn ever brighter within Chaja's heart. An unexpected opportunity arises when she's presented with an escape dressed as a marriage proposal from Martin, a nobleman's son. Seizing the chance for freedom and justice, Chaja agrees, unaware that fate has a cruel twist in store.On the day she vows to wed, a chilling revelation awaits at the altar. Martin, the man destined to be her husband, is none other than the fiend who shattered her world. Now, with vengeance within reach, Chaja faces a harrowing choice on her wedding night: to unleash the fury she's harbored for years or to embrace a path of unexpected love, forgiveness, and mercy.
"To Love the Enemy" is a poignant narrative that weaves through the tangled threads of hatred and prejudice, challenging the boundaries of cultures and religions. At its core, it is a testament to the transformative power of love and the human spirit's capacity for forgiveness. Dive into a story that defies the darkness of the past, illuminating the possibility of redemption and the indomitable strength of the heart.
Readers' comments:
"Man oh man, that was exciting & really good. The book reads smoothly, and is full of beautiful phrases & a choice of words appropriate to the time period".
"Historical problems, spiritual distortions and views are brought to life from that distant time into our present. Definitely a book with substance!"
"I found the writing style and historical interpretation to be very good. You could really feel the inner struggles of the times."