Bethany House Publishers
The Royal Artisan
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Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her secret: Sazana is one of the Jews he has vowed to eradicate. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. But at Haman's sudden downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place.
Yet her troubles are not over as Haman's sons are enraged by his death, and the queen assigns one of her men to root out any threats. Sazana is shocked to discover the identity of the queen's agent is none other than Jadon, the man who left her heart in ruins years ago. But despite his presence, danger still lurks, and when Sazana and Jadon become entangled in the hunt for an ancient artifact, so much more than their own hearts and lives depends on the success of their mission.
Experience the thrill and intrigue of secrets and romance within Queen Esther's royal domain in this biblical fiction tale that will appeal to fans of ancient history, The Chosen, House of David, Francine Rivers, and Angela Hunt.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780764245572
EAN:
9780764245572
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
368
Authors:
Tessa Afshar
Publisher:
Bethany House Publishers
I love this author's characters and insights into human nature, also her unique, well-researched historical perspective on how things might have been.
This author accomplished a storythat draws one in and makes it hard to put it down. This story brings about the imagination and emotions in vivid pictures one can see in the mind. I enjoyed the book very much.
I have always loved Esther's book of the Bible. Her life has intrigued me for as long as I can remember. It isn't so much that she was chosen from among all the other...women?...girls?...females (though how beautiful she must have been!) and became queen. Though I suppose that might be part of it (who knew I'd love a royalty romance???). But she had the courage to risk her life in order to save her people. Wow.So of COURSE I'm going to read any Biblical fiction book on Esther that I can find.While The Royal Artisan isn't a book *about* Esther, she does play a fascinating role in it. I love the "From the secret scrolls of Esther" sections. It's fun to imagine things that she may have thought. But I especially adore how Tessa Afshar makes her HUMAN. She isn't just some story that happened; she was a real live person. And Afshar brings her to life for me.Sazana's story is also fascinating, and I really liked how the author didn't make her an unbelievably strong woman. She was also human, and while strong, she wasn't invincible. I feel that many times, authors portray the women as not needing anyone else, and that just isn't the case.And Jadon. He's protective and flawed and strong and all the things. And I just loved him.What's keeping this from being a 5-star for me is that I wasn't IN the story, you know? I could see everything happening like a movie, but I wasn't experiencing it with them. That's the difference between 4 and 5 stars for me.This is a wonderful second installment of the Queen Esther's Court series.~I was given a complimentary copy of this book. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.~
Excellent biblically based fiction. Quite enjoyable. The author brought interesting historical facts to round out the beautiful story of Queen Esther.
I found this book engrossing and kept me at the edge of my seat. Tessa Afshar is a wonderful story teller. She keeps the story moving and interesting. There seem to always be surprises around the corner. This was an extraordinary story that helped me understand Esther in a deeper and more impactful way. I highly recommend it.
