1000 BC: The second Iron Age and the time of King David. Anointed as the chosen one when just a young shepherd boy, David will rise to be king; grasping the throne and establishing his empire. But his journey is a tumultuous one and the consequences of his choices will resound for generations. Full of drama and richly drawn detail, The Secret Chord is a vivid story of faith, family, desire and power that brings David magnificently alive.