Jan 31, 2026
Of course, no one writes Biblical Fiction like Tessa Afshar, and her new book in the Queen Esther's Court series has such a cool premise. Listen in as we talk about her fun research and a bit of Persian culture and history!
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I think one of the coolest parts of our conversation had to do with Tessa taking pottery classes with her husband and how it gave her context for her character as well for Scripture!
The Royal Artisan by Tessa Afshar
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.
Don't miss the first interview about this series HERE.
Learn more about Tessa on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub.
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