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Two Thrones
Six months after the death of his father, Prince Malik is approaching his eighteenth birthday and the throne waiting for him. But before he can become king, the law requires him to marry.
Raised as a Muslim by his father and deeply loved by his openly Christian mother, Malik has never seriously questioned the two faiths beneath his palace roof. He assumed they were mostly the same, with only a few differences that did not truly matter. Now, as the future spiritual leader of an Islamic nation, he must decide what he believes, how he will lead, and what faith will govern his future household.
When eligible young women from across the nation are summoned to the palace, a Christian maiden named Esther enters the royal preparation. Her presence may change more than whether the prince marries. It may challenge Malik's understanding of his parents, his nation, his throne, and God Himself.
Reader's Note
This story contains direct and honest conversations about Islam and Christianity, including their theological differences, cultural practices, and influence on marriage, family, and government.
The story is not intended to offend or disrespect Muslim or Christian individuals. It is intended to provoke thoughtful conversation about beliefs that can be studied, examined, and observed. The characters will ask difficult questions, disagree sincerely, and confront the real consequences of what they believe.