This is a well written book in the first of a series (Acts of Faith). Bunn & Oke take the reader on a journey through the dusty streets of Jerusalem right after the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.The reader is brought into the Palace of Pontius Pilate and his wife, Procula. Procula is having nightmares since her husband consented to have the One Who is called "The Christ" crucified.The book closely follows the events which take place in the Bible after Jesus' crucifixion. Bunn & Oke introduce two main fictional characters into their chronicles, a niece of Pilate, who is little more than a slave, and a Roman centurion who is of noble character.Pilate's niece, Leah, is to be married off to the Roman centurion, Alban, neither one know each other; it is a marriage of convenience which Leah dreads.Bunn & Oke weave an intricate plot, and do a very good job of making the days following Jesus' crucifixion come alive. The reader is transported to Jerusalem to witness the magnitude of the unfolding drama.The reader meets major people in the Bible who took part in this momentous event, and you feel as if you know these biblical people as they might have been.The book is well researched, giving authenticity to the genre of historical fiction. T.Davis Bunn is one of my favorite authors. I had not read any of his books for awhile, sampling other great finds. So very glad I pick up this book. Because I am starting school soon, I didn't want to get caught up a book series and not finish it but I am so VERY hooked indeed.The Centurion's Wife was a beautiful story. Well crafted, historically accurate. The words evoked amazing word pictures; you were in the moment everywhere the story took you.I am just getting starting the next book in the series and already I can't wait for the next book to come out!
What do You think about The Centurian's Wife (2000)?
Not my favorite book. It was a "slow" story and I just could not get into the story.
—Estevanluis
