Under the Sun is An Emerging Author Selection from Metokos Press. Books in this series are written by new authors whose work is worthy of being discovered. This novel by Susannah Clements envisions the story of Solomon's greatest human love in an engrossing and thought-provoking tale spanning five decades. You will become mesmerized by these multilayered and colorful characters, picturesque recreations of textures and smells, and weavings of sacred history, poetry, insight and betrayal. It is a meditation of grace and brokenness, forgiveness and love; it will be a delight to your mind and soul. The story begins when Mara, having been captured from her village in the north of Europe, meets and falls in love with young Solomon. The tale of their intimate friendship as he deals with conflicting fears and ambitions about his family and role as the future king traces the rise and fall of his kingship of Israel. It is a story of her coming to faith in Solomon's God and of going where He leads, and you can be sure that it proves to be a very unpredictable journey. As the saga unfolds, you'll find yourself unable to put it down!