Jewel of Persia, Roseanna M. White
Jewel of Persia, Roseanna M. White
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Jewel of Persia

Author: Roseanna M. White

Narrator: Kim Bretton

Unabridged: 16 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/31/2022


Synopsis

How can she love the king of kings without forsaking her Lord of lords?

Kasia grew up in a poor Jewish home with more siblings than luxuries. But when a chance encounter forces her to the palace of Xerxes, she becomes a concubine to the richest man in the world. She alone, of all Xerxes's wives, loves the man beneath the crown. She alone, of all his wives, holds the heart of the king of kings.

Traveling with Xerxes through Europe as he mounts a war against Greece, Kasia knows enemies surround her, but they're not the Spartans or Athenians. The threat lies with those close to the king who hate her people. She determines to put her trust in Jehovah–even if it costs her her marriage.

Years of prayers are answered when Kasia's childhood friend arrives at the palace after the war, but even as she determines to see Esther crowned in place of the bloodthirsty former queen, she knows the true battle is far from over. How far will her enemies go to see her undone?

Combining the biblical account of Esther with Herodotus's Histories, Jewel of Persia is the story of a love that nearly destroys an empire . . . and the friendship that saves a nation.

About Roseanna M. White

Roseanna M. White is the bestselling, Christy Award-nominated author of numerous historical novels, including the Ladies of the Manor series and the Culper Ring series. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books . . . to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. When not writing fiction, she's homeschooling her two kids, designing book covers, editing, and pretending her house will clean itself.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie on June 09, 2011

Roseanna White has done a masterful job of weaving solid history, compelling characters and a biblical setting into a story so fascinating, I lost sleep. And sleep is important to me. Yes, it is the story of Esther. Yes, it is the story of Xerxes, the Persian King. Both are compelling stories in thei......more

Goodreads review by Terri on October 03, 2024

Second time through October 2024. I love it even more than I did the first time I read it when it was first released! So so so good! ——- I knew a little more what to expect from this book since reading A Stray Drop of Blood. I had also read Chapter One that was offered on the website. Like her first b......more

Goodreads review by Christine on July 28, 2011

Jewel of Persia is a glowing example of wonderful writing combined with a fascinating historical era and mesmerizing characters. But the author took me for a romantic spin I never expected with this story set just prior to the reign of Esther, the little Jewish Queen. I was prepared for an epic tale......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on February 04, 2021

This book was a lot meatier than I thought it would be. I was expecting it would be mostly a romance set in Biblical times, and it definitely had that going on, too. I'd say it's one of the most lovely-dovey books I've ever thoroughly enjoyed. But it had so much else going on too, with the Jewish pr......more

Goodreads review by Angela on January 01, 2011

Roseanna White is a superb story teller! I couldn't put Jewel of Persia down! I loved the rich, engaging characters who lived in an incredibly well developed historical world. The fresh view of Esther's story from Kasia's eyes brought it to life for me. Vivid, beautiful, intense, and imbued with pur......more