Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her secret: Sazana is one of the Jews he has vowed to eradicate. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. But at Haman's sudden downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place.
Yet her troubles are not over as Haman's sons are enraged by his death, and the queen assigns one of her men to root out any threats. Sazana is shocked to discover the identity of the queen's agent is none other than Jadon, the man who left her heart in ruins years ago. But despite his presence, danger still lurks, and when Sazana and Jadon become entangled in the hunt for an ancient artifact, so much more than their own hearts and lives depends on the success of their mission.
Review:
Potter Suzana of Persia has a secret and if it would become known her life would be threatened and at the vey least she could be expelled from Master Haman’s household and pottery workshop. This provides a dangerous dilemma for Suzana as well as the bodyguard, Jadon, who has an involved past with her. I liked the “what if” story of Queen Esther, King Xerxes, and the ruthless villain, Haman, and his sons.
I enjoyed the mystery and finding the treasure that Queen Esther has tasked Suzana and Jadon to find. The political intrigue and Queen Esther’s thoughts throughout the narrative gave an interesting perspective to a story that is found in the book of Esther.
This is the second book in the Queen Esther’s Court. It can be read as a standalone since the stories are independent of each other. Readers of biblical fiction and historical romance will enjoy this story.
I received an advanced copy of the book from the Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley. All opinions are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review.
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