Stephen: A Soldier of the Cross

Stephen: A Soldier of the Cross by Florence Morse Kingsley plunges listeners into a stirring historical fiction of faith, peril, and unfaltering hope. A companion to Titus: A Comrade of the Cross, Kingsley threads multiple storylines into a single, suspenseful narrative set against the vivid backdrop of the Roman East. At its heart are a blind girl and her devoted brother, barely surviving in Egypt and threatened by the slave trade; when news of miraculous healings in Jerusalem reaches them, they embark on a desperate pilgrimage that tests their courage and convictions. Rich with period detail, moral intensity, and tightly woven drama, the novel explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the cost of discipleship during the earliest days of Christianity. Kingsley’s skillful storytelling balances action and introspection, creating tension without sacrificing warmth or spiritual depth. Ideal for listeners who enjoy Christian historical fiction and character-driven historical drama, this audiobook will appeal to fans of inspirational period stories, pilgrims’ tales, and anyone seeking a moving, suspenseful exploration of faith under pressure.