When an ambitious tyrant threatens genocide against the Jews, an inexperienced young queen must take a stand for her people.
When Xerxes, king of Persia, issues a call for beautiful young women, Hadassah, a Jewish orphan living in Susa, is forcibly taken to the palace of the pagan ruler. After months of preparation, the girl known to the Persians as Esther wins the king’s heart and a queen’s … king’s heart and a queen’s crown. But because her situation is uncertain, she keeps her ethnic identity a secret until she learns that an evil and ambitious man has won the king’s permission to exterminate all Jews — young and old, powerful and helpless. Purposely violating an ancient Persian law, she risks her life in order to save her people… and bind her husband’s heart.
“The biblical tale of Esther is a story often told, but here it is enhanced and elaborated with scholarly insight… Esther is a good read for those who love Bible accounts come to life.” –RT Book Reviews
“Biblical fiction seems to be on the rise and readers will find nothing better in the genre than bestselling Hunt’s interpretation of the biblical book of Esther… Hunt handles the tale’s nuances with care and openness, presenting readers a beautiful, honest, captivating retelling of a familiar story.” –Publishers Weekly
“With carefully researched, richly rendered historical details, Hunt breathes new life into the biblical blueprint. The result is a chilling tribute to Esther’s bravery that is sure to grip and surprise readers.” –Booklist
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Excellent read
This is a great reading book you won’t be able to put the book down once you start this book.
tweeks your imagination!
The book followed the story of Esther in the Bible. Definitely worth the read. Very enjoyable.
I love the story of Esther! This book added so much to the story I already loved. The author gave us a glimpse into what she very likely felt and lived! Wonderful read.
Such an amazing book. The details help me to vividly picture the story.
Great history
I love all of Angela Hunts books. Her in-depth study of her characters and places makes me feel like I have lived in their shoes.
I loved this book for many reasons. I loved imagining with the author all of those parts of Esther’s story that are not detailed in the biblical recounting. I loved the bits of real history (the war with Greece, etc.) that were included, painting an even fuller picture of the times and the king. I loved getting the story from Esther’s point of …