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King's Ransom

A Novel Based on a True Story

Jan Beazely Thom Lemmons

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English
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)
21 September 2004
With its setting in World War II Bulgaria, King's Ransom will appeal to readers of fiction and World War II novels. Men and readers of Judaica will especially enjoy the historical accuracy of events surrounding Bulgaria's efforts to save its Jews.

Women will enjoy the romantic and suspenseful elements of the story.

The Faith to Face Tyranny Faith to Face the Third Reich Two Stories of Undaunted Courage

Set during the darkest days of World War II, King's Ransom tells the heroic story of Tsar Boris III, King of Bulgaria, and his extraordinary efforts to save his country's Jewish population from Hitler's concentration camps. Aware of the price he might pay for his risks, Boris faced the Third Reich with courage and resolve, firm in his Christian convictions that would not permit him to abandon nearly 50,000 Jews. Boris, along with members of the Orthodox Church, Jewish religious leaders, and others, ultimately ensured that no Bulgarian Jews lost their lives to Hitler's regime.

Based on a True Story

Historically accurate, Boris's quest to save Bulgaria's Jews is interwoven with the love story of Daria, the Jewish attendant to the Bulgarian royal family, and Dobri, a sergeant in the king's guard. With courageous characters and passionate storytelling, King's Ransom reveals how individuals acting on faith can change the course of history.
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Imprint:   Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)
Country of Publication:   United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions:   Height: 209mm,  Width: 139mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   350g
ISBN:   9781578567782
ISBN 10:   1578567785
Pages:   384
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jan Beazely is the author of The Strength of Mercy and cofounder of All God's Children International, a licensed, non-profit Christian adoption and relief ministry that began in 1991 after the Beazely family adopted a child from Romania. In her extensive travels to Bulgaria, Jan has heard much of the account of King Boris' daring rescue firsthand from the remaining royal family. Thom Lemmonshas published numerous works of fiction and non-fiction, includingSunday Clothesand the best-sellingJabez- A Novel.He is the senior editor at Texas A&MUniversity Press.

Reviews for King's Ransom: A Novel Based on a True Story

Meticulously researched, King's Ransom is a carefully constructed tale of love and brutality, heroism and cruelty, faith and despair, triumph and defeat. Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons have vividly woven fictional characters with accurate, but little known, historical figures and events to give us an incredible story that needs to be told. --Kay Arthur, author of Israel, My Beloved For those who love stories of faith and courage, King's Ransom is a must read. In a time when our world suffers under the blight of unreasoning hatred, this little known chapter in history yields unforgettable lessons. -Oliver L. North, LtCol USMC (Ret.), best-selling author of Mission Compromised and Jericho Sanction Like a rich tapestry done in vivid colors, King's Ransom weaves twentieth-century history and heart-stopping intrigue into an intricate pattern that delights the eye and engages the imagination. The authors guide us through the Bulgarian culture and countryside with deft hands, never allowing historical detail to overshadow the powerful story or the carefully drawn characters, who truly come alive on the page. A masterful work! -Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Thorn in My Heart Steeped in historical accuracy, King's Ransom rivets our hearts with true stories of previously unsung heroes. Their song has found our own time and place, thanks to the keen research of Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons. A mesmeric read about a period in history when the lines between evil and good blurred, this story shows how honor and love triumphed in this forgotten kingdom of hidden heroes. -Anne de Graaf, Christy Award-winning author of Into the Nevernight King's Ransom is, in a word, wonderful. It's well written, rich with historical detail, populated with vibrant characters, and deft in illustrating the struggles of both the Bulgarian Jews during World War II and the gentiles who helped them. Highly recommended! -Sylvia Bambola, author of Refiner's Fire, Tears in a Bottle, and Waters of Marah Beazely and Lemmons have crafted a carefully researched and excellently written work of historical fiction. -Robert Whitlow, best-selling author of Life Support King's Ransom took me on a breathtaking journey into a time and place of which I knew little, and made me feel as if I now have friends in the past. Thom Lemmons and Jan Beazely have stunningly portrayed the very personal struggles of a royal family, Jews in an increasingly anti-Semitic environment, and Christians in every walk of life. This story will live on in my imagination for years to come. -Janelle Burnham Schneider, author of From Carriage to Marriage in the Brides for a Bit anthology and A Distant Love in the Christmas Duty anthology Meticulously researched, King s Ransom is a carefully constructed tale of love and brutality, heroism and cruelty, faith and despair, triumph and defeat. Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons have vividly woven fictional characters with accurate, but little known, historical figures and events to give us an incredible story that needs to be told. --Kay Arthur, author of Israel, My Beloved For those who love stories of faith and courage, King s Ransom is a must read. In a time when our world suffers under the blight of unreasoning hatred, this little known chapter in history yields unforgettable lessons. Oliver L. North, LtCol USMC (Ret.), best-selling author of Mission Compromised and Jericho Sanction Like a rich tapestry done in vivid colors, King s Ransom weaves twentieth-century history and heart-stopping intrigueinto anintricate pattern that delightsthe eye and engages the imagination. The authors guide us through the Bulgarian culture and countryside with deft hands, never allowing historical detail to overshadow the powerful story or the carefully drawn characters, who truly come alive on the page. Amasterful work! Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Thorn in My Heart Steeped in historical accuracy, King s Ransom rivets our hearts with true stories of previously unsung heroes. Their song has found our own time and place, thanks to the keen research of Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons. A mesmeric read about a period in history when the lines between evil and good blurred, this story shows how honor and love triumphed in this forgotten kingdom of hidden heroes. Anne de Graaf, Christy Award-winning author of Into the Nevernight King s Ransom is, in a word, wonderful. It s well written, rich with historical detail, populated with vibrant characters, and deft in illustrating the struggles of both the Bulgarian Jews during World War II and the gentiles who helped them. Highly recommended! Sylvia Bambola, author of Refiner s Fire, Tears in a Bottle, and Waters of Marah Beazely and Lemmons have crafted a carefully researched and excellently written work of historical fiction. Robert Whitlow, best-selling author of Life Support King s Ransom took me on a breathtaking journey into a time and place of which I knew little, and made me feel as if I now have friends in the past. Thom Lemmons and Jan Beazely have stunningly portrayed the very personal struggles of a royal family, Jews in an increasingly anti-Semitic environment, and Christians in every walk of life. This story will live on in my imagination for years to come. Janelle Burnham Schneider, author of From Carriage to Marriage in the Brides for a Bit anthology and A Distant Love in the Christmas Duty anthology Meticulously researched, King s Ransom is a carefully constructed tale of love and brutality, heroism and cruelty, faith and despair, triumph and defeat. Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons have vividly woven fictional characters with accurate, but little known, historical figures and events to give us an incredible story that needs to be told. --Kay Arthur, author of Israel, My Beloved For those who love stories of faith and courage, King s Ransom is a must read. In a time when our world suffers under the blight of unreasoning hatred, this little known chapter in history yields unforgettable lessons. Oliver L. North, LtCol USMC (Ret.), best-selling author of Mission Compromised and Jericho Sanction Like a rich tapestry done in vivid colors, King s Ransom weaves twentieth-century history and heart-stopping intrigueinto anintricate pattern that delightsthe eye and engages the imagination. The authors guide us through the Bulgarian culture and countryside with deft hands, never allowing historical detail to overshadow the powerful story or the carefully drawn characters, who truly come alive on the page. Amasterful work! Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Thorn in My Heart Steeped in historical accuracy, King s Ransom rivets our hearts with true stories of previously unsung heroes. Their song has found our own time and place, thanks to the keen research of Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons. A mesmeric read about a period in history when the lines between evil and good blurred, this story shows how honor and love triumphed in this forgotten kingdom of hidden heroes. Anne de Graaf, Christy Award-winning author of Into the Nevernight King s Ransom is, in a word, wonderful. It s well written, rich with historical detail, populated with vibrant characters, and deft in illustrating the struggles of both the Bulgarian Jews during World War II and the gentiles who helped them. Highly recommended! Sylvia Bambola, author of Refiner s Fire, Tears in a Bottle, and Waters of Marah Beazely and Lemmons have crafted a carefully researched and excellently written work of historical fiction. Robert Whitlow, best-selling author of Life Support King s Ransom took me on a breathtaking journey into a time and place of which I knew little, and made me feel as if I now have friends in the past. Thom Lemmons and Jan Beazely have stunningly portrayed the very personal struggles of a royal family, Jews in an increasingly anti-Semitic environment, and Christians in every walk of life. This story will live on in my imagination for years to come. Janelle Burnham Schneider, author of From Carriage to Marriage in the Brides for a Bit anthology and A Distant Love in the Christmas Duty anthology Meticulously researched, King's Ransom is a carefully constructed tale of love and brutality, heroism and cruelty, faith and despair, triumph and defeat. Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons have vividly woven fictional characters with accurate, but little known, historical figures and events to give us an incredible story that needs to be told. --Kay Arthur, author of Israel, My Beloved For those who love stories of faith and courage, King's Ransom is a must read. In a time when our world suffers under the blight of unreasoning hatred, this little known chapter in history yields unforgettable lessons. -Oliver L. North, LtCol USMC (Ret.), best-selling author of Mission Compromised and Jericho Sanction Like a rich tapestry done in vivid colors, King's Ransom weaves twentieth-century history and heart-stopping intrigue into an intricate pattern that delights the eye and engages the imagination. The authors guide us through the Bulgarian culture and countryside with deft hands, never allowing historical detail to overshadow the powerful story or the carefully drawn characters, who truly come alive on the page. A masterful work! -Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Thorn in My Heart Steeped in historical accuracy, King's Ransom rivets our hearts with true stories of previously unsung heroes. Their song has found our own time and place, thanks to the keen research of Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons. A mesmeric read about a period in history when the lines between evil and good blurred, this story shows how honor and love triumphed in this forgotten kingdom of hidden heroes. -Anne de Graaf, Christy Award-winning author of Into the Nevernight King's Ransom is, in a word, wonderful. It's well written, rich with historical detail, populated with vibrant characters, and deft in illustrating the struggles of both the Bulgarian Jews during World War II and the gentiles who helped them. Highly recommended! -Sylvia Bambola, author of Refiner's Fire, Tears in a Bottle, and Waters of Marah Beazely and Lemmons have crafted a carefully researched and excellently written work of historical fiction. -Robert Whitlow, best-selling author of Life Support King's Ransom took me on a breathtaking journey into a time and place of which I knew little, and made me feel as if I now have friends in the past. Thom Lemmons and Jan Beazely have stunningly portrayed the very personal struggles of a royal family, Jews in an increasingly anti-Semitic environment, and Christians in every walk of life. This story will live on in my imagination for years to come. -Janelle Burnham Schneider, author of From Carriage to Marriage in the Brides for a Bit anthology and A Distant Love in the Christmas Duty anthology Meticulously researched, King's Ransom is a carefully constructed tale of love and brutality, heroism and cruelty, faith and despair, triumph and defeat. Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons have vividly woven fictional characters with accurate, but little known, historical figures and events to give us an incredible story that needs to be told. --Kay Arthur, author of Israel, My Beloved For those who love stories of faith and courage, King's Ransom is a must read. In a time when our world suffers under the blight of unreasoning hatred, this little known chapter in history yields unforgettable lessons. -Oliver L. North, LtCol USMC (Ret.), best-selling author of Mission Compromised and Jericho Sanction Like a rich tapestry done in vivid colors, King's Ransom weaves twentieth-century history and heart-stopping intrigue into an intricate pattern that delights the eye and engages the imagination. The authors guide us through the Bulgarian culture and countryside with deft hands, never allowing historical detail to overshadow the powerful story or the carefully drawn characters, who truly come alive on the page. A masterful work! -Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Thorn in My Heart Steeped in historical accuracy, King's Ransom rivets our hearts with true stories of previously unsung heroes. Their song has found our own time and place, thanks to the keen research of Jan Beazely and Thom Lemmons. A mesmeric read about a period in history when the lines between evil and good blurred, this story shows how honor and love triumphed in this forgotten kingdom of hidden heroes. -Anne de Graaf, Christy Award-winning author of Into the Nevernight King'sRansom is, in a word, wonderful. It's well written, rich with historical detail, populated with vibrant characters, and deft in illustrating the struggles of both the Bulgarian Jews during World War II and the gentiles who helped them. Highly recommended! -Sylvia Bambola, author of Refiner's Fire, Tears in a Bottle, and Waters of Marah Beazely and Lemmons have crafted a carefully researched and excellently written work of historical fiction. -Robert Whitlow, best-selling author of Life Support King's Ransom took me on a breathtaking journey into a time and place of which I knew little, and made me feel as if I now have friends in the past. Thom Lemmons and Jan Beazely have stunningly portrayed the very personal struggles of a royal family, Jews in an increasingly anti-Semitic environment, and Christians in every walk of life. This story will live on in my imagination for years to come. -Janelle Burnham Schneider, author of From Carriage to Marriage in the Brides for a Bit anthology and A Distant Love in the Christmas Duty anthology


  • Winner of Christy Awards (Historical) 2005

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