A Deeper Well: The Story of the Woman at the Well
Feb 2026 · Baker Books
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Her broken heart thirsts for acceptance and love that seem out of reach--until an encounter at the well reveals what her soul truly longs for.
In ancient Israel, soon after Nessa is of marriageable age, her father gives her to a wealthy widowed friend, capitalizing on her beauty to bring in the highest bride-price he can find. Nessa is devastated, as she had begged to marry Lavi, who returned her love and saw more in her than her appearance. Nessa's betrothal leads to Lavi's departure, compounding her grief, and she can never forget her forbidden first love.
Nessa tries to accept her fate, but after only a year of marriage, tragedy hits her new family. She is sent back to her father, who quickly finds a young man who wants to marry the most beautiful woman in Sychar. Misfortune follows Nessa as she is passed from one marriage to the next--until she meets an unusual Jewish rabbi at the town's well one afternoon, and her life is forever changed.
Jill Eileen Smith weaves a historically and biblically rich narrative of the New Testament story of the woman at the well. Bringing a fresh perspective of faith and redemption, this biblical-era fiction is perfect for fans of Mesu Andrews, Tessa Afshar, and The Chosen.
In ancient Israel, soon after Nessa is of marriageable age, her father gives her to a wealthy widowed friend, capitalizing on her beauty to bring in the highest bride-price he can find. Nessa is devastated, as she had begged to marry Lavi, who returned her love and saw more in her than her appearance. Nessa's betrothal leads to Lavi's departure, compounding her grief, and she can never forget her forbidden first love.
Nessa tries to accept her fate, but after only a year of marriage, tragedy hits her new family. She is sent back to her father, who quickly finds a young man who wants to marry the most beautiful woman in Sychar. Misfortune follows Nessa as she is passed from one marriage to the next--until she meets an unusual Jewish rabbi at the town's well one afternoon, and her life is forever changed.
Jill Eileen Smith weaves a historically and biblically rich narrative of the New Testament story of the woman at the well. Bringing a fresh perspective of faith and redemption, this biblical-era fiction is perfect for fans of Mesu Andrews, Tessa Afshar, and The Chosen.
Her broken heart thirsts for acceptance and love that seem out of reach--until an encounter at the well reveals what her soul truly longs for.
In ancient Israel, soon after Nessa is of marriageable age, her father gives her to a wealthy widowed friend, capitalizing on her beauty to bring in the ...
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Elly Cox
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February 17, 2026
A Deeper Well was such a heart-rending and, ultimately, hope-filled story. Poor Nessa! What trials she went through on her journey to freedom! I loved the changes that the story took the characters through, emulating real-life shifts that occur over the course of a person’s lifetime. Author Jill Eileen Smith has brought the woman at the well to life in an unexpected and intense way that kept me flipping pages in a race to the ending. And what an ending that was! Worth every trial along the way.
MelissasBookshelf
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March 26, 2026
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Jill Eileen Smith’s Biblical fiction, especially her Old Testament stories. She truly has a gift for bringing Scripture to life with rich historical detail. I was so excited for her move into New Testament heroines, & she did not disappoint. A Deeper Well explores the complex past of the Samaritan woman Jesus meets at the well. The story opens with that life-changing encounter, then flashes back to the sorrowful path that led her there, recounting each relationship.
About the author
Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling and award-winning author of many biblical novels, including her first series, The Wives of King David. After twenty years of closed doors, she has since published twenty-five fiction and nonfiction books. She loves Jesus and His Word and all things related to learning more about the women God has immortalized in Scripture. Find more information at JillEileenSmith.com.
Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling and award-winning author of many biblical novels, including her first series, The Wives of King David. After twenty years of closed doors, she has since published twenty-five fiction and nonfiction books. She loves Jesus and His Word and all things related to ...
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