Jerusalem A.D. 65—Joanna lives a life of luxury thanks to her wealthy Pharisee father. But as she reaches marriageable age, she faces the reality that he will choose her husband—an older, rich suitor from the upper class... But she longs for a future more satisfying than a loveless marriage based on status and wealth. To make matters worse, concern for her younger sister, who shares a similar fate, troubles her. Amid this issue, a young and handsome artisan captures Joanna’s heart. Her growing interest in him is dangerous, since revealing it to her father would bring harsh punishment. As if these challenges weren’t enough, war with the Romans looms on the horizon, and mysterious, supernatural signs warn of soon-coming disaster. Caught between duty and her deep longing for the man of her choice, how long can Joanna hide her secret?