Widowed Euodia, known to her neighbors as "the Lydian woman," seeks to make a fresh start by moving to the city of Philippi. She finds new purpose after meeting Paulos, apostle to the Gentiles, who opens her eyes to helping those in need, particularly women and those who have been enslaved. Retired Roman soldier Hector settled in Philippi with dreams of pooling his army earnings with Lucius, his fellow comrade in arms turned business partner. When Paulos robs their youngest slave of her lucrative ability to foretell the future, it renders her worthless to Hector's ambition. Aware that Sabina is being mistreated, Euodia buys her from Lucius. When Hector claims the sale was not legitimate, he takes Sabina back and swears he will find someone to restore her valuable "gift." Euodia and her servants set out to rescue Sabina, not for gain, but to rescue and set her free forever. -- adapted from back cover