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I loved this very readable story of one of my favorite Biblical heroines (and one of the first feminists, I always say). A definite don't miss if you liked The Red Tent and Queenmaker and Wisdom's Daughter

I picked this up at a recent library sale and am glad I did. Being familiar with the biblical tale of Esther this book looked like it would interest me. I was totally capitivated by Kohn's story of Esther - before she became queen and after the death of King Xerxes. The 'bare bones' story that I know (and love) about this woman has been fully fleshed out and Esther came alive to me as I read this.

As the cover says this story evokes "The Red Tent" and "Memoirs of a Geisha", I am sure anyone who's read those books would probably enjoy this book as well.

A beautiful grown-up complex version of Queen Esther, who saves the Jews from extinction at the hands of the wicked Haman.

Excellent read. A very readable book about the life of concubines and the lifestyle of the Persian Kings. Storyline rather faithful to Biblical book, with some variations on relationship between Esther and Mordichia which I found interesting. Good book for group discussion.

Interesting take on the Story of Esther-enjoyed it.

This book gives an interesting insight to the possible day to day life for Esther living in the palace. The author does a great job of creating visuals and expressing the characters feelings. Though the book is fiction, most of the history is correct. This is a book not to pass up if you love biblical fiction.