![]() ![]() We also get to watch as Esther and Ahasuerus fall in love and start to build a true marriage. We see Esther’s believable fear over being made to leave the Jewish part of the city, conceal her heritage, and live in a foreign culture. Much of this time is not covered in any detail in the biblical story, so the author had a certain amount of flexibility to weave her story.Īt times, the book was quite fun to read. And from here, most of the book focuses on Esther’s time in the palace after her marriage to Ahasuerus and the events leading up to Esther saving her people from destruction. Esther made it into consideration because of the actions of her guardian Mordecai, and she did not reveal to the King that she was a Jew. ![]() Many young girls from all over the kingdom are brought before him, but the one he chooses is Esther, a beautiful young Jewish woman. Persian King Ahasuerus banishes Queen Vashti, but he needs an heir, so his search for a new bride begins. Readers familiar with the biblical tale of Esther can probably recite the basic elements of plot from memory. ![]() ![]() It has its good moments, but something about it just seemed a little too ordinary. Yet, even with all of this, A Reluctant Queen fell short somehow. And the biblical story of Esther has room for plenty of romance and adventure. The author, well known and very experienced, has written several books that are favorites of mine. This novel should have had all the elements of a success. ![]()
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