Dec 2, 2024
Beloved Biblical and historical fiction author, Tessa Afshar has a new series beginning, and wow! Persian history comes to life as we get to know Roxannah and how she became not only a cook in Queen Esther's house but also... the queen's friend! Listen in to learn more.
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This new series focuses on fictional women who could have interacted with Queen Esther and even has "excerpts from the queen's journals" which is a really cool way for readers to get to see Persian culture of the time through a lens that Esther could have had.
I don't know about you, but I'm already looking forward to the next book. #BecausePottery!
The Queen's Cook by Tessa Afshar
In the heart of ancient Persia, the empire's Jewish citizens
face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence.
Roxannah, the daughter of an impoverished Persian lord, is
devastated by the news but feels helpless to come to the aid of her
Jewish friends. Desperate to support her family, Roxannah
approaches the royal physician, Adin--the man whose kind eyes haunt
her--and seeks his help to find employment in Queen Esther's
kitchens.
In the opulent palace of Susa, Roxannah tries to survive the
spiteful ploys of the other cooks as she ascends through the ranks.
Her loyalty earns her the trust and friendship of Queen Esther, who
is navigating dangerous politics with wisdom and grace. When
Roxannah and Adin uncover a sinister plot against Amestris, the
king's most powerful wife and Esther's archenemy, they find
themselves tasked with the impossible job of discovering the
culprit. As secrets unravel and alliances are tested, the fate of
Esther's reign hangs in the balance.
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