to learn more about the author visit http : //www.facebook.com/aspiredwriter2012 ? ref=hl http : //lynelleclarkaspiredwriter.blogspot.com/ https : //twitter.com/lynelleclark1 http : //www.goodreads.com/user/show/8713879-lynelle-clark or contact her at : aspiredwriter2012 @ gmail.com contents title copyright dedication contact details prologue chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter 13 chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 authors history proverbs 1:1-33 the proverbs of solomon , son of david , king of israel : to know wisdom and instruction , to understand words of insight , to receive instruction in wise dealing , in righteousness , justice , and equity ; to give prudence to the simple , knowledge and discretion to the youth let the wise hear and increase in learning , and the one who understands obtain guidance , ... prologue it was christmas of 1623 when six people stepped onto the dock at the harbour of lisbon , portugal .