Orson Scott Card, noted science fiction writer, takes on a new area with his series on notable women from the Old Testament of the Bible. Leah, eldest daughter has tender eyes (she can't see more than a few feet in front of her). Her sister Rachel has always been called 'the pretty one' and is somewhat spoiled. Also prominent in the story are Zilpah, a slave and Bilhah, a free woman, but a servant.
Into the camp comes Jacob (son of Issac): young, handsome, strong, who is destined to become Rachel's husband. That, however, does not stop the other women from trying to get his attention.
While fictionalized, the story is well told and interesting as the women end up changing each other and themselves as they grow from childhood.
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