Claudia, wife of Pontius Pilate book review

Title:  Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate

Author:  Diana Wallis Taylor

Genre:  Historic Biblical fiction

Plot:  Claudia spent her early years simply with her mother and Grandmother.
When Claudia is twelve she is ordered to live at the palace of  Emperor Tiberius. Claudia hates Tiberius for treating her mother with disrespect, but Claudia soon learns to respect him.
  Four years after moving to Tiberius' palace, Tiberius, and his wicked adviser, Sejanus, arrange a marriage for Claudia to Lucius Pontius Pilate. After years of loneliness Claudia finally feels  loved by Lucius and grows to be a responsible housewife.
 

What I liked about this book:     It showed what is was like for the Roman people during Jesus' time. I learned a lot about their customs, religions, and politics.

What I didn't like about this book:   A lot of talk about intimacy in marriage, but nothing very descriptive. People wonder if certain characters are virgins or harlots.

My rating:  2

Martha Book Review

Title: Martha: A Novel

Series: None

Author: Diana Wallis Taylor

Genre: Biblical Fiction

Pages: 257

Plot: Martha has spent her life caring for her father, her brother ,Lazuras, and sister, Mary. Though Martha enjoys taking care of a household she sometimes wishes that she were married.
  One day Martha and her family meets Jesus of Nazarene. Some say he might be The Messiah and others say he is just a trouble maker. Which side with Martha take?

What I liked about it : This was a good book. It gave me a different perspective of what life was like during Jesus' time. Also the romance between the characters in this book a very sweet.

What I didn't like about it: It dragged on slowly in some parts.

Would I recommend it? Yes