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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.
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forgiveness, love, Esther, cooking, trust, courage, loyalty, faith, justice
Roxannah and Adin live during Esther’s reign as Queen of Persia. Despite her family’s high status, Roxannah has become the cook in her family’s household because of her father's poor decisions. Adin is a physician and a widower. When he comes to visit, Roxannah and Adin are obviously attracted to one another. However, this dissipates when Adin is involved in the death of Roxannah’s father. Due to her family’s debts, Roxannah must take a job in the Queen’s kitchen. She believes she is untalented as a cook but excels in her role. However, while there, she learns about a plot against the king and her people. A powerful romance story drenched in Biblical history. This is the first of a new series by Tessa Ashfar.
