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As secrets emerge and loyalties are tested, they must decide what they are willing to risk for truth, justice, and those they love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in historical detail and beautifully woven with themes of faith, friendship, and God's providence, \u003cem\u003eThe Queen's Cook\u003c\/em\u003e offers a fresh and engaging glimpse into life beyond the pages of the biblical book of Esther.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the way Tessa Afshar combines biblical history with memorable characters and heartfelt storytelling. Roxannah's journey from uncertainty to courage is both inspiring and deeply enjoyable, while Queen Esther shines as a woman of wisdom and quiet strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than retelling Esther's story directly, this novel explores the lives of those within her royal court, offering a unique perspective on a familiar biblical account. The blend of palace intrigue, mystery, romance, and faith makes it difficult to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Readers who enjoy biblical and historical fiction\u003cbr\u003e• Fans of Tessa Afshar, Francine Rivers, Angela Hunt, and Mesu Andrews\u003cbr\u003e• Those who love stories of courage, friendship, and clean romance\u003cbr\u003e• Readers seeking faith-filled fiction with rich historical settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first book in the \u003cem\u003eQueen Esther's Court\u003c\/em\u003e series, \u003cem\u003eThe Queen's Cook\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling introduction to a beautifully imagined world where faith, courage, and God's providence shape the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue the Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 2, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brighthopebooks.com.au\/products\/queen-esthers-court-series-02-the-royal-artisan?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=royal\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"The Royal Artisan\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Royal Artisan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is available now and continues the story within Queen Esther's court.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook 3, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brighthopebooks.com.au\/products\/queen-esthers-court-series-03-the-palace-spy\" title=\"The Palace Spy\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Palace Spy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is available for pre-order now. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect the complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen Esther's Court\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series and immerse yourself in Tessa Afshar's richly imagined world of faith, courage, romance, and royal intrigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossroad Distributors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66844321087533,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/1840\/4909\/files\/91yDYu3cx_L._UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1781052141"}],"url":"https:\/\/brighthopebooks.com.au\/collections\/historic-fiction.oembed","provider":"Bright Hope Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}