What Was Lost

By Karma Wiederrick

The people's idolatry continues to grow despite the warnings of coming judgement, and now Nebuchadnezzar's army is at the gates of Jerusalem. The invaders pound the city relentlessly for nearly two years and at last the walls have fallen for good.
Pregnant, struck down, and left for dead by a Babylonian soldier, Avud BenZera is found and nursed back to health by Astranudim, a high-ranking commander in Nebuchadnezzar's army. With the temple and most of Jerusalem on fire, she has no choice but to go to Babylon. Renamed and remarried, offended by the mistreatment of her people, paralyzed by fear, and smothered by her husband, she closed off her heart until a chance meeting in the marketplace made her see things differently.
Mecurio seems charming, intelligent, and generous, but that's not how everyone sees him. How far will the excitement and danger lure her into the mysterious man's life? What is she willing to trade for happiness? Will she find peace, or will she always be grieving what was lost?
This powerful tale of love, betrayal, and restoration is a fictional exploration of Ezekial 16 crowned with the extraordinary redemption promised to all God's children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GL2GCMV1
• ISBN13: 9798245944906
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"