An immersive and deeply affecting novel that bridges antiquity and the modern age.
Set between AD 39 and 48, this final volume in Kelly’s From Broken to Bold trilogy continues her exploration of faith, gender, and power within the early Christian church. Antioch, AD 39. Junia hides her heritage, her name, and her fear. But as she gathers believers under one roof—Jews and Greeks eating as one—she becomes a threat to those who preach division. On the other hand, Susannah, Philip’s wife, must balance calling and motherhood as Rome’s shadow darkens Judea.
Moving between the charged streets of Antioch and the unrest of Jerusalem, Kelly captures a world on the edge of change. Her vivid, lyrical prose immerses readers in the ancient Mediterranean while examining themes that still resonate—identity, faith, and the cost of being unheard. Junia and Susannah’s intertwined journeys reveal both the hope and heartbreak at the roots of inclusion. As in her earlier novels of the From Broken to Bold trilogy, Kelly restores voice and agency to those relegated to the margins of scripture. The result is a stirring blend of theology and drama; feminist, LGBTQ+-affirming, and profoundly spiritual.
Pub date October 28, 2025
ASIN B0FL9156XB
Price $2.99 (USD) Kindle edition
