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author who decides that he will write a  series of novels, describing detailed life during the Biblical period. This novel is historical fiction, and should not be classified as teaching authentic religious doctrine, but it is an accurate account of romanticized Jewish customs and culture. I found the romantic story of Abraham and Sarah heart-stopping, and the story of Sarah's meeting with Hagar quite interesting. I had no idea where these two women met. Orson Scott Card happens to be a Mormon, and I can see his writing styles as an LDS author. While the ending left me disappointed, I was left wanting as to  why the author did not mention Abraham's aborted sacrifice of Isaac in more detail. Card just loosely alluded to the story. I know, I know, Sarah was never directly involved in this story, so I guess, the way the author addressed the sacrifice was appropriate. Great book!