Queen Esther's Court: The Queen's Cook, Book 1, by Tessa Afshar

In the heart of ancient Persia, Jewish citizens face an ominous edict that threatens their very existence. Roxannah, daughter of an impoverished Persian lord, is devastated, but feels helpless to aid her Jewish friends. In a desperate attempt to support her family, Roxannah approaches the kind royal physician, Adin, and seeks to find employment in Queen Esther's kitchens.

In the opulent Susa palace, Roxannah tries to ascend through the ranks, surviving the spiteful ploys of the other cooks. She earns the trust of Queen Esther, who navigates dangerous politics with wisdom and grace. When Roxannah and Adin uncover a sinister plot, they take up the impossible job of finding the culprit, and the fate of Esther's reign hangs in the balance.

• The Queen's Cook, by Tessa Afshar
• Book 1 of the Queen Esther's Court series
• Paperback
• 400 pages
• ISBN: 9780764243691

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