| Adah lives trapped between the life she yearned for and the life she chose. Childless and desperate, she’s failed to produce an heir for her once-devoted husband, Lamech. As his love turns to obsession and control, Adah finds herself drawn to whispered legends of a mysterious Wanderer. When Lamech takes a second wife, Adah’s world shatters – sending her fleeing to her family home. There, a fragile sense of freedom awakens long-buried hopes. But her body hides a secret that will propel her back into the heart of danger. As survival becomes a daily challenge, can a legend offer her the salvation she craves? Or does someone else hold the power to help her dwell in safety? Genre: Biblical Fiction Release date: April 10, 2025 Click here to get your copy! |  |
Interview with Natasha
#1. What was the inspiration for this book?
The Bible story about Lamech in Genesis 4. I’ve written three books based on Genesis 4 and this is the third (but it’s a standalone story, so you don’t have to have read the others.) I love exploring big questions that the Bible presents through my writing. This one considers how one man could get to the point of openly admitting to murder. Lamech is a descendant of Cain, the first murderer, but where Cain hid his crime, Lamech admitted it. Why?
The Bible story about Lamech in Genesis 4. I’ve written three books based on Genesis 4 and this is the third (but it’s a standalone story, so you don’t have to have read the others.) I love exploring big questions that the Bible presents through my writing. This one considers how one man could get to the point of openly admitting to murder. Lamech is a descendant of Cain, the first murderer, but where Cain hid his crime, Lamech admitted it. Why?
#2. How long did it take to finish writing this book?
It took me a year to draft the novel and I’ve spent a year in the editing process. My books get five run-throughs – with critique partners, beta readers, developmental editor, line editor and proofreader, so that’s pretty time consuming!
It took me a year to draft the novel and I’ve spent a year in the editing process. My books get five run-throughs – with critique partners, beta readers, developmental editor, line editor and proofreader, so that’s pretty time consuming!
#3. What drew you to write in this particular genre?
I first started writing Bible-era fiction after reading books by Connilyn Cossette and Tessa Afshar. At first, I was a bit scared of the Biblical fiction genre, wondering if it was “adding to the Bible” which we shouldn’t do. But rather than adding to it, these incredible writers brought the Bible to life, helping me to understand the context of scripture through storytelling and sending me back to the Word of God. Their works really inspired me, and I feel privileged to be following in their footsteps.
I first started writing Bible-era fiction after reading books by Connilyn Cossette and Tessa Afshar. At first, I was a bit scared of the Biblical fiction genre, wondering if it was “adding to the Bible” which we shouldn’t do. But rather than adding to it, these incredible writers brought the Bible to life, helping me to understand the context of scripture through storytelling and sending me back to the Word of God. Their works really inspired me, and I feel privileged to be following in their footsteps.
#6. How did you name your characters?
As my characters are based on stories from the Bible, many of their names are set, but I change them into the Hebrew forms. Then it kind of works the other way round, because I’ll consider the meanings of the original names, and often plot points or character traits will form around those name meanings. For example, my main character Adah’s name means “adornment”. So, she is really beautiful and her husband treats her like a trophy wife, not respecting who she is as a person. At the end, God whispers such beautiful words to her about her name, but you’ll have to read it to find out what they are!
As my characters are based on stories from the Bible, many of their names are set, but I change them into the Hebrew forms. Then it kind of works the other way round, because I’ll consider the meanings of the original names, and often plot points or character traits will form around those name meanings. For example, my main character Adah’s name means “adornment”. So, she is really beautiful and her husband treats her like a trophy wife, not respecting who she is as a person. At the end, God whispers such beautiful words to her about her name, but you’ll have to read it to find out what they are!
#8. Tell us a little about yourself, your family, friends.
I’m British and I live in a slightly crumbling old farmhouse with my husband, four boys (two teens and two younger ones) and twenty-eight animals (though not all of them are in the house!) I also work as an editor for a publishing house, and doing finances for the family business, so life is very busy. Writing time is my favourite switch off from the crazy, and I rely on God so much to get me through each day. He is so kind!
I’m British and I live in a slightly crumbling old farmhouse with my husband, four boys (two teens and two younger ones) and twenty-eight animals (though not all of them are in the house!) I also work as an editor for a publishing house, and doing finances for the family business, so life is very busy. Writing time is my favourite switch off from the crazy, and I rely on God so much to get me through each day. He is so kind!
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More from Natasha
I wrote The Wanderer’s Legacy because I believe stories have the power to communicate deep truths and transform lives, and Bible stories are no exception! Lamech, the first man to have two wives, features way back in Genesis 4, after Cain & Abel and before Noah. It’s not even a story, really, it’s a little poem stuck at the end of a chapter. What is it doing there, and what can it teach us about God’s goodness during a really dark time in humanity’s history?
That’s what this novel is about. It was an excuse to engage deeply with that story and the result is full of biblical truth that I hope will draw the reader closer to Jesus, understanding how his redemptive purposes are woven through the fabric of the whole Bible, even obscure little poems that almost feel like a sidenote.
Rather than telling you more, I’m just going to share the opening with you, to give you a taster…
“Adah presses her back to the pillar, squeezing into its evening shadow. Her heavy breathing is almost as loud as the heartbeat pummelling in her head. Surely someone will hear?
Her chance to escape diminishes with every moment of delay. She is a desert jerboa – alert, aware of every sight and smell, yet frozen in place as she awaits her predator’s pounce.
Azurak should be occupied. Her son arranged it when she pleaded with him on hands and knees, eyes streaming in desperation. But Adah is sure she hears him. His rasping breath and distinct blood-soaked-campfire smell linger, fusing her feet to the ground.
Unless it’s someone worse than Azurak. Perhaps her husband will find her.”
That’s what this novel is about. It was an excuse to engage deeply with that story and the result is full of biblical truth that I hope will draw the reader closer to Jesus, understanding how his redemptive purposes are woven through the fabric of the whole Bible, even obscure little poems that almost feel like a sidenote.
Rather than telling you more, I’m just going to share the opening with you, to give you a taster…
“Adah presses her back to the pillar, squeezing into its evening shadow. Her heavy breathing is almost as loud as the heartbeat pummelling in her head. Surely someone will hear?
Her chance to escape diminishes with every moment of delay. She is a desert jerboa – alert, aware of every sight and smell, yet frozen in place as she awaits her predator’s pounce.
Azurak should be occupied. Her son arranged it when she pleaded with him on hands and knees, eyes streaming in desperation. But Adah is sure she hears him. His rasping breath and distinct blood-soaked-campfire smell linger, fusing her feet to the ground.
Unless it’s someone worse than Azurak. Perhaps her husband will find her.”
 Natasha Woodcraft | Natasha Woodcraft lives in the UK with her family of boys and menagerie of animals. She holds an honours degree in Theology and believes stories have power to communicate deep truth and transform lives. Her novels explore God’s redemptive purposes for ordinary, messy people living in biblical times. |
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