Malchus

Series: 2 of 1
Duration: 6H 42min
Language: English
Format
Category: Fiction

Set against the rugged beauty of nineteenth-century Pennsylvania, Malchus, the second novel in the Upward Way Chronicles by Madeline Brock, is a deeply moving Christian historical novel filled with faith, family, romance, sacrifice, and redemption.

As old friendships deepen and new relationships form, Malchus discovers that trust cannot be rebuilt without courage. The people God places in his life challenge long-held fears, forcing him to confront painful memories, difficult choices, and the possibility that forgiveness may offer the freedom he has searched for all along.

Surrounded by hardworking families, close-knit communities, country churches, and the daily struggles of frontier life, the story paints a vivid portrait of an era where faith shaped ordinary lives through perseverance, compassion, and quiet acts of service.

At its heart, Malchus is a story of God's patient work in broken lives. Themes of grace, humility, loyalty, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal unfold naturally through believable characters whose victories are earned through hardship rather than easy answers.

Warm family relationships, gentle humor, heartfelt romance, and unforgettable friendships balance the novel's deeper emotional moments, creating a story that celebrates both the joys and trials of everyday life.

Release date

Audiobook: 21 March 2024