A Reluctant Queen, Joan Wolf
A Reluctant Queen, Joan Wolf
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A Reluctant Queen
The Love Story of Esther

Author: Joan Wolf

Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman

Unabridged: 8 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 09/21/2021


Synopsis

You've read it as a biblical tale of courage. Experience it anew as a heart-stirring love story.She was a simple girl faced with an impossible choice. He was a magnificent king with a lonely heart.Their love was the divine surprise that changed the course of history.The beloved story of Esther springs to fresh life in this inspired novel that vibrates with mystery, intrigue, and romance."Joan Wolf never fails to deliver the best!" —Nora Roberts

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ruth on June 09, 2011

The story of Esther is one of the most compelling, inspiring stories in the Old Testament. The tale of a young, ordinary Jewish girl who rises to become a Queen, and subsequently the savior of her people, is rich with dramatic – and romantic, if you’re a die-hard romantic like myself – possibilities......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on January 21, 2013

A creampuff of a novel that tries to take a Jewish story and make it somewhat Christian. The writing is leaden and slow, the author mangles most of the story (Esther's real name is never given, she eats pork (!!!), the real reason that Haman wants to kill all the Jews, the king rewarding Mordecai, b......more

Goodreads review by Erika on August 11, 2016

3.5 stars. I'm kind of a sucker for Esther stories! It's one of my favorite Bible stories. Love and and a powerhouse queen-what's not to like?! Erika's Amazon Link......more

Goodreads review by Renee on August 19, 2014

Wallis Simpson. Guinevere. Diana. Kate Middleton. For some reason, royal romance is particularly enthralling to many of us. Though I must admit that I didn’t watch the most recent royal wedding, I have enjoyed playing princess in my imagination a time or two. One of my favorite royal stories brings......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on June 16, 2011

The book of Esther in the Bible has always been a book I longed for more of.. more detail, more insight into the times, more depth to the story. Joan Wolf has taken the book of Esther, created a scene rich in history and added dynamic characters to satisfy our imaginations as readers. Esther had a J......more