Books like Esther by Ellen Gunderson Traylor

After Henry VIII’s death, nine‑year‑old Edward VI inherits the throne of England, while a regency council navigates religious reform and political unrest—setting the stage for future conflicts between Princess Mary and Princess Elizabeth.

Zipporah, a Cushite raised by the Midianite priest Jethro, meets Moses—an exiled Hebrew born in Egypt—and must decide whether to unite with him or compel him to return and free the Israelites.

Retells the Old Testament story of the courageous queen, Esther, who saved her own Jewish people from the wrath of her husband Xerxes, the King of Persia.

In first-century Judea, the followers of the Way have burgeoned into a vibrant, growing community that cannot be ignored. Jerusalem is in turmoil as its religious leaders on one side, and their Roman rulers on the other, conspire to stamp out the fledgling Church. And Abigail, who thought she had finally found home and safety, is caught between the opposing forces.Two suitors desire the lovely Abigail's hand in marriage. Ezra, a successful Hebrew merchant and widower with important connections among the Sanhedrin, is looking for a mother for his children. The Roman soldier Linux is fascinated by her winsome charm and possibly could offer the sanctuary—maybe even the love—for which she yearns. But her heart has been captured by neither of these. Will her faith and courage survive a heartbreak beyond comprehension as the followers face a gathering storm of persecution they never could have foreseen?A glimmer of hope beckons Abigail forward

Series: Alice in Bibleland Storybooks

A biblical historical novel that follows Abigail, a woman of faith, as she navigates her life and marriage in 1 Samuel’s world, ultimately bringing her courage and devotion to King David.

A modern Jewish bride receives a mysterious scroll during her wedding week, only to discover it is a heartfelt letter from the biblical Queen Esther written to an ancestor.