The Queen’s Cook
The Queen’s Cook by Tessa Afshar, published by Baker Publishing Group on November 19, 2024, is a historical fiction novel set in ancient Persia. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Roxannah, the daughter of a poor Persian lord, as she navigates the challenges posed by an edict threatening her Jewish friends. In her quest to support her family, she seeks employment in Queen Esther’s kitchens, where she faces the rivalries of fellow cooks while forming a bond with the queen.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of loyalty, friendship, and intrigue within the royal palace of Susa. As Roxannah rises through the ranks, she becomes embroiled in dangerous political machinations alongside Adin, the royal physician. Together, they uncover a plot against Amestris, the king’s powerful wife, which puts Esther’s reign at risk. This tale explores the complexities of relationships and the struggle for survival in a time of peril, making it a rich addition to the genres of Christian and biblical fiction.
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“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
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.
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