The Secret Chord

By Geraldine Brooks

Subjects: Bible, Bible stories, nyt:hardcover-fiction=2015-10-25, Literature, Kings and rulers, Large type books, Fiction, historical, New York Times bestseller, Fiction, historical, general, Kings, queens, rulers, FICTION / Historical, FICTION/Religious/, New York Times reviewed, FICTION/Biographical/, Fiction, FICTION/Literary/, History of Biblical events, Shepherds

Description: Traces the arc of King David's journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and into his remorseful and diminished dotage.