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Francine Rivers

b. 1947

2 series 9 books in order 1 standalone book

Francine Rivers is an American writer who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno. She began her writing career in the general market in 1976 and was recognized with numerous awards and nominations between 1976 and 1985. Raised in a religious home, she did not come to faith until later in life, after becoming a wife, mother of three, and established romance novelist. In 1986, after becoming a born-again Christian, she wrote Redeeming Love, a retelling of the biblical story of Gomer and Hosea set during the California Gold Rush. Published initially by Bantam Books, it was later re-released by Multnomah Publishers in the mid-1990s. It is considered a classic of Christian fiction and has remained a top seller for the Christian Booksellers Association for nearly a decade.

Born
1947
Known for
A Lineage of Grace, Mark of the lion

Series by Francine Rivers

A Lineage of Grace

5 books in order · 2000–2001

  1. Cover of Unveiled

    Unveiled

    2000 · Francine Rivers

    The first book in the Lineage of Grace series, showing the grace of God in the life of Tamar and her father-in-law, Judah, by best-selling author…

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    Unashamed

    2000 · Francine Rivers

    Rahab was a woman with a past to whom God gave a future. One of the five women in the lineage of Christ, she was exploited by men who saw only her…

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  3. Cover of Unshaken

    Unshaken

    2001 · Francine Rivers

    Ruth, one of five women in the lineage of Christ, gave up everything expecting nothing in return, and God honored her. Her loyalty to her…

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  4. Cover of Unspoken

    Unspoken

    2001 · Francine Rivers

    This is the story of Bathsheba and David, written by Francine Rivers, presenting the familiar biblical account from Bathsheba's perspective. The book…

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    Unafraid

    2001 · Francine Rivers

    Mary is one of the most revered women in history, but the story presents her as an ordinary woman striving to please God in the same way that women…

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Mark of the lion

3 books in order · 1993–1994

  1. Cover of Voice in the Wind

    Voice in the Wind

    1993 · Francine Rivers

    Set during the siege era, this novel follows Jews, Romans, and Barbarians whose lives intersect through an ill-fated romance between slave girl…

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  2. Cover of An echo in the darkness

    An echo in the darkness

    1994 · Francine Rivers

    This entry in a series that has inspired over half a million readers follows Marcus Lucianus Valerian, a prosperous trader who made his fortune…

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  3. Cover of As Sure as the Dawn

    As Sure as the Dawn

    Year unknown · Francine Rivers

    Atretes, a German warrior and revered gladiator, won his freedom through fierceness. Continuing the chronicles of Hadassah, a Christian slave woman…

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Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Francine Rivers written?

We list 9 books by Francine Rivers across 2 series, published between 1993–2020 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Francine Rivers's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Unveiled.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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