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Title: The Queen’s Cook
Series: Queen Esther's Court #1
Author: Tessa Afshar
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: November 19, 2024
Genre: Historical Fiction, Biblical
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.
Biblical Fiction is a genre that I have become interested in over the last year or so. The Queens Cook by Tessa Afshar is Book 1 in the Queen Esther's Court series. I had the honor of reading this book recently.
I will say this book started off a little slow for me. I think it is mainly due to the fact that it takes me some time to comprehend Biblical Theology, even in Fiction. I had to understand the characters before I could fully understand the book. It was a ME thing, not a fault of the author or the writing style of the book. Once I started comprehending the storyline, I was all engrossed in the book and could not put it down until I finished the book. Roxannah is the main character of the book and her story is quite interesting. I really LOVE that she is determined to get out of her father's rule over her life and help her Jewish friends. Roxannah is of Persian descent and her Dad is a Persian Lord, but he has been too controlling over Roxannah. Her Jewish friends are in need and she is wants to help them. Her friend Adin, who is Jewish, helps her get a job as Queen Esther's Cook. Roxannah is an amazing cook and Queen Esther has high regards for Roxannah. Queen Esther is a strong woman in the Bible and this story was truly about Queen Esther as seen through the eyes of Roxannah. I can honestly say this book helped me comprehend Esther's part in the Bible, much clearer then any Bible study ever did. The book is one of Faith, Biblical Women, recipes, cooking and friendships. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Biblical Fiction! I am looking forward to other books in this series. FANTASTIC BOOK!
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6 comments:
I too would love to learn more about Ester’s life and story. Thanks for the review!
I'm looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for sharing.
Kendra, Thank you for sharing your excellent review. Tessa Afshar is one of my MUST read authors.
This book promises to capture my attention to the detriment of other matters.
Sounds fabulous
Looks amazing
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