Not so! In fact, this is more about the Jews in Biblical times, during the birth of Christianity. I imagined dark wavy hair, dark eyes, and Roman noses, a sexy, sultry romance set in the Mediterranean. You'd think from the title that this is some kind of historical romance set in ancient Roman times - you know, the polytheistic era with all the cool Roman togas and sandals. But the title is even more misleading than that. Mostly, she's a slave with very lofty beginnings. She isn't even considered his bride until well into the book. I find it SO ironic that this book is titled The Centurion's Wife - the heroine doesn't actually become the centurion's wife until the very end. What was most disappointing about Janette Oke and Davis Bunn ’s story? Would you try another book from Janette Oke and Davis Bunn and/or Susan Lyons? Repent so I can listen to those other two books! With only 69 ratings, even though they are very good ratings, it is no wonder that Audible has not recorded the other two books in this series. I was especially moved when I first realized that the centurion in this story was the very one mentioned in Matthew and Luke. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I'm sure there are other listeners who could critique the narrator better than I, but to me, she did a great job.

I don't nitpick the narrator when I listen to a story. What about Susan Lyons’s performance did you like?Įverything. I think he is a wonderful character on which to base a story about early Christianity and that this is a wonderful story. We can only assume from what little is said about this centurion in Matthew 8:5-10 and Luke 7:6-10 that he was a good man of great faith who had more to do with Christ than we are told in those short verses. Audible needs to record the other two books.īoth Leah and the Centurion. What made the experience of listening to The Centurion’s Wife the most enjoyable? More people should listen to this Excellent book.

The Centurion's Wife by Janette Oke