The Hadassah Covenant

THE HADASSAH COVENANT
Tommy Tenney
ISBN: 076422736X
November 2005
Bethany House
Hardcover
Dramatic Suspense

Queen Ester’s legacy continues into modern times. She had documented her life in a series of letters to a young Jewish woman named Leah. These documents along with a genealogy of Jewish families in Iraq have caused a stir. Fifty years ago when Jewish families were being executed, many fled the country…many went into hiding. Now the list of families has fallen into the wrong hands and murders and kidnappings of Jews are happening all over again. Hadassah, the wife of the Prime Minister of Israel and her newfound cousin are on a quest to save their people. To do so, first they must find the rest of Queen Ester’s letters to Hadassah’s ancestor, Leah.

THE HADASSAH COVENANT packs quite a punch. Authors Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen have penned a tale rich in historic and modern detail. While at first glance this book didn’t enthrall this reviewer, it didn’t take long for the intrigue and storyline to capture the interest and hold it throughout. The reader can’t help but wonder how it will all end. The first character to worm her way under the reader’s skin is Leah of ancient time. Her plight as a young woman whose love was spurned by the king only to become a concubine in the king’s harem is heartfelt. Leah is sure her life will parallel that of Queen Ester and she is bitterly disappointed when it doesn’t happen. But Ester’s life isn’t a bed of roses. Her king husband is murdered and she feels her life is rather pathetic.

Then there is the modern tale. Hadassah is a wonderfully headstrong woman who upon the death of her father is given hints of family secrets. She soon discovers that it wasn’t her husband or even her father that was the terrorist’s target, but she herself. She must find the missing documents that go with the ones that a cousin she didn’t even know existed has discovered to put the pieces together to save the Jewish families still hiding in Iraq.

THE HADASSAH COVENANT is a beautifully written, poignant story that will grip the reader’s heartstrings. The action doesn’t cease. While a work of fiction, this book is based on factual possibilities. This reviewer highly recommends this book, as it is an enjoyable read that will leave the reader pondering with new insight. Kudos to authors Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen. This reviewer can’t rave enough about THE HADASSAH COVENANT. Get your copy today. You won’t be disappointed.

Reviewed by Penny
January 2006