Of Ashes

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“Neither do I condemn you…” And everything that happened before. Ashra, fiery and restless, has craved freedom for as long as she can remember. She used to feel it in the fields when her dearest friend, Matthias, would sing her songs and weave her fine crowns of wildflowers. But she is not a child anymore, and Matthias is gone. Now at seventeen, she is arranged to marry Aacro. Though beautiful and familiar, he is beginning to resemble the very man she longs to escape—her own father. Just as the walls cave in, Ashra stumbles into a copper-shop during a trip to the sea. As the coppersmith raises his face, her heart stills. For he looks very much like a boy she once knew. A boy who sang her songs in the field. A boy who made her wildflower crowns. A boy who was supposed to be gone. Of Ashes, the theatrical Novel , was written by me (Anna Miriam Brown) alongside the musical soundtrack; Of Ashes—the musical. (I couldn’t decide if I wanted to write a book or a musical, so I did both.) The full album, produced by Isaac Brown and performed by an incredible cast of singers, can be found on all listening platforms. Check it out—it’s wonderful. This biblical but imaginative story surrounds the woman caught in adultery from John 8, and the leper from Matthew 8. There (obviously) is some mature content considering the story I’m telling—Prostitution, adultery, religious abuse, domestic abuse, deconstruction of faith, attempted murder, and death are the heaviest topics. So read with caution. (16+) Here’s a little something that can help you decide if this book (or musical) is for you: —If you liked The Chosen tv show, you might like this. If not…maybe invest your time in a different story. While this telling remains true to everything that is written in scripture, I use imagination to fill in the blanks. A majority of this novel is fictional. —If you liked Francine River’s Mark of the Lion or Redeeming Love , you might appreciate this. But if the raw and somewhat graphic content of those stories was too much, this may not be for you. Of Ashes is a story of redemption, and I don’t shy away from the darkness that comes before the dawn. If you’re not sure about purchasing the Novel, listen to the musical first. If you like the musical, you will love the book—as it dives deeper into our characters and has lots of scenes I didn’t included in the album. With all that said, enjoy Of Ashes. *Blows a kiss* Anna Miriam Brown —- ISBN: 9798868069321