a reluctant queen the love story of esther

Interview Questions for A Reluctant Queen: Be immersed in the richness of the culture, be thrilled with the political and personal intrigues, and be inspired by the incredible act of faith of one young woman-chosen by God 'for such a time as this.' What has for been a powerful historical story for thousands of years will come alive when seen through fresh eyes as a tender love story. Experience her first frightened days in the king's harem and her gradual awakening love, her anguished realization that she is God's chosen instrument, and her courageous defiance of Persian law that ultimately saved her people from destruction. In this meticulously researched novel, you'll journey into the mind and heart of Esther. Now discover the love story.Įxperience the intimate, profoundly stirring story of Esther, a simple Jewish girl, and the Great King of Persia, who finds in her the companion of his soul. Joan is the author of 45 historical novels including The Road to Avalon which Publishers Weekly lauded as 'historical fiction at its finest.' Joan Wolf was born in New York City but has lived most of her adult life with her husband in Connecticut, where she raised two children and countless numbers of assorted animals. It's the story of a love that triumphs over hate because a woman stands up for her God, becoming a courageous hero to her people throughout the ages. A beautiful heroine, an exciting and complex hero, an evil villain, a stirring love story - the story of Esther has it all, and Wolf brings it vividly to life. More than a fairy tale, the moral imperatives of A Reluctant Queen go far beyond the Brothers Grimm and turns Esther into one of the great heroes of the Old Testament. The fate of the Jews is in Esther's hands-but her own life is at risk no matter her decision.Īuthor Joan Wolf says, ' A Reluctant Queen is a fresh look at the story of Esther, the book in the Bible that for me has always held the seeds of a deeply moving love story.' Haman proves to be a cunning antagonist, seducing the king into trusting him implicitly, while threatening the existence of the king's love, Esther, and her people. Master story-teller Joan Wolf sees Esther and King Ahasuerus as a young couple on a difficult road together: Esther is wracked with guilt for lying to her husband about her heritage, and the king, despite his vast kingdom, is a lonely man.

A Reluctant Queen, The Love Story of Queen Esther (Thomas Nelson, June, 14 2011, ISBN: 1595548769, $15.99) is a fresh account of the journey of biblical heroine Esther from common orphan to queen of Persia.

SEATTLE - The story of Queen Esther is full of romance, suspense, and danger. Romance, suspense, and faith intertwine inīest-selling author Joan Wolf's vivid retelling of the ancient story

The story of Esther like you've never heard before

A reluctant queen the love story of esther