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Name: Esther
Author: Norah Lofts

In this historical novel, Norah Lofts adapts the story of the biblical Book of Esther into a vivid portrait of the Persian empire’s court. When King Ahasuerus (crowned as Ataxerxes by some traditions) selects a new queen from the city of Shushan, he chooses the humble Jewish woman Esther. Esther must conceal her faith and navigate palace intrigue while confronting the ominous plot of Haman, a royal adviser and enemy of the Jews. Facing the threat of genocide, Esther risks her life to appeal directly to the king, ultimately saving her people and securing the festival of Purim.

First publish date: 1950

Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction

Authors: Norah Lofts

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