Hello Bookworms!
The Queen Esther's Court series continues with The Royal Artisan, a newly published novel that not only captured my heart but also my imagination. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Biblical Fiction and let me know in the comments if you enjoy Biblical fictions. This is a genre that I've really started to enjoy this year and would love any recommendations for future reads.
About the Book
"Afshar's writing shines in this brilliant perspective shift on Queen Esther's story."--MESU ANDREWS, bestselling author on The Queen's Cook
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 has vowed to eradicate. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. But at Haman's sudden downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place.
Yet her troubles are not over as Haman's sons are enraged by his death, and the queen assigns one of her men to root out any threats. Sazana is shocked to discover the identity of the queen's agent is none other than Jadon, the man who left her heart in ruins years ago. But despite his presence, danger still lurks, and when Sazana and Jadon become entangled in the hunt for an ancient artifact, so much more than their own hearts and lives depends on the success of their mission.
Experience the thrill and intrigue of secrets and romance within Queen Esther's royal domain in this biblical fiction tale that will appeal to fans of ancient history, The Chosen, House of David, Francine Rivers, and Angela Hunt.
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My Review
The Royal Artisan was a lot more powerful of a read than I had originally intended. There were moments that were truly touching, and I could vividly see the story in my mind’s eye, making it surprisingly powerful.
I have recently developed a fascination with pottery, so reading The Royal Artisan piqued my interest even more. The parallels between God and a potter are such a powerful visual that has been speaking to my soul.
There are some heartbreaking and touching moments as well as characters that are the most vile and disgusting beasts. I went from feeling my heartstrings tugged one moment to my skin crawling the next. The sacredness of the mystery that carries the narrative kept the story engaging and allowed the characters to shine.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and am now eagerly anticipating the final book. The story of Esther has always been one that fascinated me, and reading this series has given me an even greater thirst for knowledge.
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About the Author
Tessa Afshar's award-winning biblical fiction has been on Publishers Weekly, CBA, and ECPA bestseller lists and has been translated into twelve languages. Born in the Middle East, Tessa spent her teen years in England and later moved to the United States. Her conversion to Christianity in her twenties changed the course of her life. Tessa is a devoted wife, a mediocre gardener, and an enthusiastic cook of biblical recipes.
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I haven't read Biblical fiction in a while, but I am wanting to get back into it, most likely in 2026. Great review!
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