Jill Eileen Smith
7 SeriesJill Eileen Smith is an American author known for her Christian historical fiction series, including the Wives of King David, Daughters of the Promised Land, Wives of the Patriarchs, and Loves of King Solomon. Her work is informed by extensive research, including travels to Israel to study the lives of women during Old Testament times. She resides in Michigan with her family.
Sarai, the first book in Jill Eileen Smith's Wives of the Patriarchs series, follows the life of Sarai, a beautiful and spoiled woman who is aware of the attention she receives from men, including her half-brother Abram. When Abram proposes marriage, Sarai agrees on the condition that he never take another wife during her lifetime. Her father consents to the union only if Sarai promises to provide Abram with a son and heir. As years pass, Sarai struggles with her inability to conceive, setting the stage for a compelling narrative of faith and perseverance.
