0Diana had never begged so hard for anything in her young life. "Oh, Father," she pleaded, "please allow me to go with you. I heard the angel speak, so the message was for me as well as the others." Growing up in a family of shepherds in first-century Israel, Diana dreams of what her future might hold. When her father allows her to join the watch one night, she is elated. But not in her wildest dreams could she have imagined where the adventure would lead. What Wonders Lay Beyond is a timeless tale of biblical fiction for everyone who finds the gospels a source of inspiration, wonder, and divine love. A story for Christmas, Easter, or any time. Win Farquhar is a storyteller and author of many short stories and novellas that entertain, surprise, and uplift. She has been delighting audiences with her original stories for over half a century. Spanning genres-from romance to drama, mystery to memoir-she playfully blends humor and heart with believable characters, unexpected plot twists, and a cinematic storytelling style. Find out more at www.winfarquhar.com.