title: Whispers from Prophecy: The Chikondra Trilogy: Love Bear the Challenge
author:  Sandra Valencia 
description: Living in the state of Ohio, Sandra Valencia has always been keen on observing everyone and everything around her. Her husband and children have encouraged her to explore her interests in international affairs and esoteric phenomena. Life and its surprising opportunities have carried her to many different countries where fascinating people and experiences have created memories that continuously spark her creative side. Readers across the world have discovered the vivid imagery and powerful events that breathe life into Sandra Valencia's novels. From the medieval-like setting of the Legends from Turand series to a future that crosses the galaxy in The Chikondra Trilogy, her complex characters go beyond mere entertainment to provide inspiration and challenge to those looking for an uncommon read.
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  The Three Cities Trilogy
  
  
  PREFACE.
  
  
  THE FIRST DAY
  
  
    
    
  I. PILGRIMS AND PATIENTS  
    
  II. PIERRE AND MARIE  
    
  III. POITIERS  
    
  IV. MIRACLES  
    
  [V.
  BERNADETTE](The%20Three%20Cities%20Trilogy_%20Lourd_split_001.html#filepos219828)
  
  
  [THE SECOND
  DAY](The%20Three%20Cities%20Trilogy_%20Lourd_split_001.html#filepos282540)
  
  
    
    
  [I. THE TRAIN
  ARRIVES](The%20Three%20Cities%20Trilogy_%20Lourd_split_001.html#filepos282605)  
    
  [II. HOSPITAL AND
  GROTTO](The%20Three%20Cities%20Trilogy_%20Lourd_split_001.html#filepos329913)  
    
  [III. FOUNTAIN AND
  PISCINA](The%20Three%20Cities%20Trilogy_%20Lourd_split_002.html#filepos379263)  
    
  [IV.
  VERIFICATION](The%20Three%20Cities%20Trilogy_%20Lourd_split_002.html#filepos428250)  
    
  [V. BERNADETTE'S
  TRIALS](The%20Three%20Cities%20Trilogy_%20Lourd_split_002.html#filepos480681)
  
  
  [THE THIRD
  DAY](The%20Three%20Cities%20Trilogy_%20Lourd_split_002.html#filepos535139)
  
  
    
    
  [I. BED AND
  BOARD](The%20Three%20Cities%20Trilo