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The Queen's Cook

By: Tessa Afshar
Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross, Rachel Botchan
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In 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.

In 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.

“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

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Taken from the view of Esther’s cook and physician. Very cleverly woven into a beautiful story

Intriguing story of Esther

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I so enjoyed being introduced to life behind the scenes of Esther’s palace with it’s intrigues and protocols. So delightful to have the workings of the kitchens & its people brought to life with an interesting plot to keep me interested.

An excellent read of ancient times

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I always enjoy Tessa’s books,she excels in her research and her ability to offer a book that is interesting exiting and have many lessons to learn.I love the lesson from the cook.If you don’t work together and prepare your best,it will fail no matter the talent of the cook.This story based on the life of Esther is one not to be missed.

Nourishing read

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