Description

In the heart of ancient Persia, the empires Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah, the daughter of a once-privileged but now impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news. Her father sees this edict as a stroke of good fortune, an opportunity to settle his mounting debts by killing the Jewish physician, Adin, and seizing his belongings, but instead he meets his own untimely end, leaving Roxannah destitute and adrift. Desperate and determined to support her mother while settling the debt, Roxannah approaches Adinthe man whose kind eyes still haunt herto help her find employment in Queen Esthers kitchens.

In the opulent palace of Susa, Roxannah strives to overcome prejudice and adversity as she ascends through the ranks in the royal kitchen. Her culinary talent earns her the trust and mentorship of Queen Esther herself, a woman of grace and wisdom, who is navigating treacherous palace politics and whispers of her inability to produce an heir after six years of marriage. Amid this unfolding connection, Roxannah and Adin uncover a sinister plot against Amestris, the kings most powerful wife and Esthers archenemy. As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, the fate of Amestris and Esthers reign hang in the balance.

Author: Tessa Afshar
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Published: 11/19/2024
Series: Queen Esthers Court
Pages: 400
ISBN: 9780764243691
Language: English