The story of Ailea, a beautiful daughter of an Aramean general who is captured by David's army. Taken back to Jerusalem by Jonathan, one of David's "mighty men," Ailea is tutored in the ways of the God of Israel by Shageh, a wise elder. Soon both Ailea and Jonathan are caught up in a game of cross and double cross that could cost both of them their lives.

The Heart of a Stranger is part of Kathy Hawkins’ historical fiction series, The Heart of Zion, which takes you on a journey through the lives of fictional characters in the biblical stories of David and Solomon.