{"title":"Queen Esther's Court","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gift range taking its name and design cues from the story of Esther. Items in the collection pair decorative artwork with words of Scripture, making them a thoughtful gift for women marking a birthday, a baptism or a season of courage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-queens-cook-01-in-queen-esthers-court-series-659409","title":"The Queen's Cook (#01 in Queen Esther's Court Series)","description":"**\"A tender and touching tale. Tessa Afshar has given us two wonderfully charming heroines.\"**\\--ANGELA HUNT, _New York Times_ bestselling author of The Emissaries series \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the heart of ancient Persia, the empire’s Jewish citizens face an ominous edict. Roxannah, the daughter of an impoverished Persian lord, is devastated by the news. But her father sees this decree as a stroke of good fortune, an opportunity to settle his mounting debts by killing the Jewish physician, Adin, and seizing his belongings. His plans go disastrously awry, leaving Roxannah destitute. Desperate to support her mother and settle their debts, Roxannah seeks the help of Adin—the man whose kind eyes still haunt her—to find employment in Queen Esther’s kitchens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the opulent palace of Susa, Roxannah strives to overcome prejudice and adversity as she ascends through the ranks in the royal kitchen. Her culinary talent and loyalty earn her the trust of Queen Esther herself, an extraordinary woman who is navigating treacherous palace politics with grace. But things get more complicated when a mysterious book and a sinister plot throw Roxannah and the palace physician together. Can they discover deadly secrets in time to save Amestris, Esther’s arch enemy? As mysteries unravel and alliances are tested, the fate of Amestris and Esther’s future hang in the balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe swept away to ancient times in this captivating story of courage, sacrifice, and the unexpected bonds that form in the face of adversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_The Queen’s Cook_ is the first novel in the Queen Esther’s Court series.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51564143083807,"sku":"9780764243691","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780764243691_3D.jpg?v=1769193641"},{"product_id":"the-royal-artisan-02-in-queen-esthers-court-series-667658","title":"The Royal Artisan (#02 in Queen Esther's Court Series)","description":"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 despises. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. In an unexpected reversal, at Haman's downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place. But her troubles are not over. The loss of their inheritance has enraged Haman's ten sons, so the queen assigns one of her men to the workshop, posing undercover to root out any spies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSazana is shocked to discover that the queen's agent is none other than the man who left her heart in ruins years ago. On assignment from the queen, Jadon safeguards the workshop, yet the situation escalates with the need to discover an ancient artifact. Can Jadon and Sazana set aside past heartache and unearth the secrets that will allow them to thwart the impending tragedy threatening their people?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRooted in biblical truths and detailed historical research, Tessa Afshar paints a moving and captivating tale of life, love, and intrigue in Queen Esther's royal court.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51564143116575,"sku":"9780764243707","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780764243707_3D.jpg?v=1769193644"},{"product_id":"the-queens-cook-01-in-queen-esthers-court-series-659410","title":"The Queen's Cook (#01 in Queen Esther's Court Series)","description":"**\"A tender and touching tale. Tessa Afshar has given us two wonderfully charming heroines.\"**\\--ANGELA HUNT, _New York Times_ bestselling author of The Emissaries series  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eIn 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.  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eIn 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.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51564143706399,"sku":"9780764243974","price":38.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780764243974_0.jpg?v=1769193674"},{"product_id":"the-royal-artisan-02-in-queen-esthers-court-series-667660","title":"The Royal Artisan (#02 in Queen Esther's Court Series)","description":"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 despises. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. In an unexpected reversal, at Haman's downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place. But her troubles are not over. The loss of their inheritance has enraged Haman's ten sons, so the queen assigns one of her men to the workshop, posing undercover to root out any spies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSazana is shocked to discover that the queen's agent is none other than the man who left her heart in ruins years ago. On assignment from the queen, Jadon safeguards the workshop, yet the situation escalates with the need to discover an ancient artifact. 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As Danna and Allon are charged with establishing Esther's safety, they learn that working together is enough to tie even the steadiest of hearts into knots. With more at stake in the kingdom than either suspected, they find themselves in a race against time to save the life of their queen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Afshar brings biblical characters alive in their own times. . . . Readers will not want this book to end.\"-- Library Journal starred review of The Queen's Cook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gripping inspirational historical fiction novel set in ancient Persia unveils a fascinating glimpse into Queen Esther's life beyond the well-known Old Testament biblical story. 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