Well, 'Almost Heaven' is also a great read. It combines elements of mystery, love, and family drama. The characters are well - developed, and the story weaves through different emotions and situations, making it a great addition to the Judith McNaught books in the Fantastic Fiction realm.
Judith was a remarkable figure. She was a widow, and she had the courage to take on the powerful Assyrian army. She used her wits and her faith to outmaneuver the enemy. She was known for her beauty which she also used to some extent in her plan to get close to Holofernes, the Assyrian general, and ultimately save her people.