Publisher's Synopsis
A mysterious prophecy is spoken over a young girl named for the ancient city of Bethlehem. After her father dies she must rely on her beauty and intelligence to survive. Working as a servant in the household of Matthew the tax collector, Beth forms a forbidden bond with him igniting jealousy from his wife, Leah. When a stranger from her past discovers her secret, her life takes a dangerous turn. Will she follow the path foretold in the stars, or find the strength to forge her own path-back to love?
