Nightingale Mountain Trilogy
Step into the first century with author D. D. Shiell – a Christian historical fiction set in the world of the Apostle Paul and the early Church.
Start Here — The Vigil (Book 1)
Begin the story that introduces the world, the characters, and the journey of the early church.
Nightingale Mountain Trilogy
Read in order:
Book 1 → Book 2 → Book 3
From the hills of Ephesus to the heart of Rome, the Nightingale Mountain Trilogy follows the Apostle Paul and his family through betrayal, reconciliation, and enduring faith in this Christian historical fiction by author D.D. Shiell.
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Free Preview: The Vigil
Preview The Vigil – Book 1 of the
Nightingale Mountain Trilogy.
The Vigil follows Rachel’s search for love and belonging on Nightingale Mountain as her father’s past collides with Saul of Tarsus’s dramatic transformation, setting the stage for the Apostle Paul’s life and mission.
Get instant access to the opening chapters of The Vigil — Book 1 of the Nightingale Mountain Trilogy. Download your free PDF sample (Chapters 1–3) and start reading today.
Additional Books by D. D. Shiell
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Practical, faith-centered tools to help families and communities grow in knowledge, understanding, and spiritual connection.
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Meals in the Ancient Mediterranean: What People Actually Ate
A shared meal reveals more about a world than almost anything else. The world of the…
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God’s Providence in the Roman World
Long before the message of Jesus spread across the Mediterranean, the world into which it would…
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Ships, Cargo, and Prisoners: How Rome Moved the World
The Roman world was connected by water as much as by roads, and ships carried everything…
