{"product_id":"the-serpent-and-the-staff-barbara-wood-9781630260897","title":"The Serpent and the Staff","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSet in the tumultuous era when Egypt is on the brink of becoming the dominant world power, \u003ci\u003eThe Serpent and the Staff \u003c\/i\u003etells the powerful story of a Canaanite family's struggle for survival in a climate of violent change, when cherished beliefs and traditions are threatened.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eUgarit, Syria, 1450 B.C.E. \u003c\/i\u003eEighteen-year-old Leah, the eldest daughter of a wealthy winemaker, is past the traditional age of betrothal. Vowed to wed the wealthy but cruel shipbuilder Jotham, Leah declines his offer of marriage after discovering that he and his family suffer from \"the falling sickness.\" Enraged by her refusal and his ruined reputation, he blackmails Leah's father, a punishment forgiven only by offering Leah's hand in marriage. With no more options for another suitor and no male heir for her family, Leah must seek out the cure for Jotham's sickness or her family will face permanent ruin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e During her quest Leah begins to burn with desire for Daveed, the handsome household scribe whose culture forbids their union. Daveed has been called by the gods to restore the Brotherhood, an elite fraternity of guardians at the great Library of Ugarit, rumored to contain the secret symbol of immortality within its ancient archives. If his plan succeeds, it may also save Leah's family from disaster. But even Daveed and Leah cannot fathom the extent of Jotham's sinister schemes to make Leah his bride once and for all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With rich historical detail, \u003ci\u003eThe Serpent and the Staff\u003c\/i\u003e is a sweeping tale of love, betrayal, and how one family's faith can overcome the obstacles that life has in store for them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbara Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1630260894\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781630260897\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Turner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d","brand":"Barbara Wood","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44067907698943,"sku":"9781630260897","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f660fabf-4e58-4b8c-9d86-963a637e5b24.jpg?v=1685415970","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-serpent-and-the-staff-barbara-wood-9781630260897","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}