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Tessa Afshar

Tessa Afshar

Tessa Afshar is an award-winning, bestselling author of biblical and historical fiction whose novels bring the world of Scripture to life through adventure, romance, and stories of grace. Across her fiction and Bible studies, Afshar explores themes of redemption, belonging, courage, faith, and God’s grace, inviting readers to encounter biblical settings and characters with fresh imagination and spiritual insight. Her novels include Pearl in the Sand, the story of Rahab, and Land of Silence. Most can be read on their own, though the Queen Esther's Court series is best read in order. If you enjoy her books, try Francine Rivers or browse more Christian fiction.

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The Royal Artisan (#02 in Queen Esther's Court Series)
The Royal Artisan (#02 in Queen Esther's Court Series)
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews
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$29.99

The Peasant King
The Peasant King
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The Hidden Prince
The Hidden Prince
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews
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$26.99

Harvest of Gold (Sequel To Harvest Of Rubies)
Harvest of Gold (Sequel To Harvest Of Rubies)
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
6 Reviews
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$24.99

Daughter of Rome
Daughter of Rome
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
13 Reviews
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$25.99

Harvest of Rubies
Harvest of Rubies
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
8 Reviews
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Pearl in the Sand (10th Anniversary Edition)
Pearl in the Sand (10th Anniversary Edition)
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews
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$26.99

Thief of Corinth
Thief of Corinth
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews
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$26.99

In the Field of Grace
In the Field of Grace
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
7 Reviews
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$26.99

Jewel of the Nile
Jewel of the Nile
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
5 Reviews
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$24.99

Land of Silence
Land of Silence
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
10 Reviews
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$32.99

Bread of Angels
Bread of Angels
3.9
Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars
7 Reviews
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$29.99

The Peasant King The Peasant King
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$38.99

Jewel of the Nile Jewel of the Nile
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tessa Afshar?
Tessa Afshar is an award-winning author of biblical and historical fiction. She was born in the Middle East to a nominally Muslim family, moved to England as a teenager and later settled in the United States, where she became a Christian in her twenties. She holds a Master of Divinity from Yale University and served in women’s and prayer ministry for nearly twenty years before writing full time.
Which Bible stories do Tessa Afshar’s novels retell?
Pearl in the Sand retells the story of Rahab, and In the Field of Grace the story of Ruth. Land of Silence follows the woman Jesus healed of bleeding, Bread of Angels imagines the life of Lydia, the seller of purple from Acts, and Daughter of Rome follows Priscilla and Aquila. The Queen Esther’s Court series is set in the court of Queen Esther.
Has Tessa Afshar written Bible studies?
Yes. The Way Home: God’s Invitation to New Beginnings is a six-session Bible study with a companion DVD, and it won the 2021 Christian Book Award for Bible study. The Rested Soul: 30 Meditations to Quiet Your Heart offers thirty short meditations for anyone who needs rest and refreshment in God.