Apostate Priest (The Herod Chronicles, #4)

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Family turmoil led JAMES ONIAS to leave both the priesthood and the Jewish faith. But at the invitation of King Herod, he returns to Jerusalem with the prospect of rebuilding the city in the king’s grand design. James’s obsession with becoming a renowned master builder is second only to his love for Elizabeth Boethus. Married to a longtime rival, Elizabeth is about to be executed for adultery. Certain of her innocence, James whisks her to his ancestral home and appeals to King Herod for help. Seeing all his desires within reach, James is prepared to dupe or undermine anyone in his way. Anyone except Elizabeth.

Once a defiled outcast, ELIZABETH BOETHUS is overjoyed by the prospect of again worshiping at the Temple, but joy turns to terror when her husband accuses her of unfaithfulness. Elizabeth’s relief over her rescue proves brief. Though she has always loved him, a marriage to James the Apostate means disgrace and treacherous court intrigues. Elizabeth faces the fight of her life convincing James to let her go. Especially when her heart is working against her.

James’s goals of safeguarding Elizabeth and becoming master builder are tangled with the deadly strife roiling King Herod’s household. The king suspects everyone of treachery—even his royal-born wife. Anyone could be the next victim of his unstable temper. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears for James’s soul as he plots to earn the title of Herod’s master builder.

Will hate and misery be the victor? Or will love and joy triumph? Will the APOSTATE PRIEST be conquered by selfish passions…or choose the path of redemption?