Rightfully Mine
Aggie Villanueva
ISBN: 9780557086542
Lulu Publishing
Reviewed By Chelsea Perry
Official Apex Reviews Rating: five starsTheir forty-year trek through the wilderness over, the ancient Hebrew people stand poised to begin building the nation of Israel. In order to facilitate this unprecedented historical step, Moses must divvy up the new land among the Israeli people. The only catch: the established customs of the time require that land is apportioned only to men. As death quickly nears Zelophehad, this proviso could soon lead to the demise of his family line - since all five of his children are daughters.
Not if Rizpah has anything to say about, though. The second oldest of Zelophehad’s children, Rizpah embodies every trait that is readily praised in her male counterparts - only, as a woman, she is often chastised for displaying similar behavior. Refusing to be ignored, Rizpah soon petitions Moses directly on behalf of her sisters and her entire family. The challenge that lies ahead of her won’t be easy, but Rizpah has everything it will take to see the fight through to the very end...
With vivid characters and a tight storyline, Rightfully Mine takes the reader on an imaginative journey back to a momentous time in the history of the world. Author Aggie Villanueva’ rich tale is rife with compelling action and insightful detail - almost as if she lived in the midst of the very time and place the she describes. In addition, an intriguing subplot of forbidden romance further bolsters the tale and provides an added element of cultural context that will surely increase its appeal in the eyes of the reader.
Impressively crafted, Rightfully Mine is a welcome read for those seeking to escape to a historical time long since passed - but never to be forgotten.
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