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In the heart of ancient Persia the empires 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 Adinthe man whose kind eyes haunt herand seeks his help to find employment in Queen Esthers kitchensIn 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 kings most powerful wife and Esthers archenemy they find themselves tasked with the impossible job of discovering the culprit As secrets unravel and alliances are tested the fate of Esthers reign hangs in the balanceA tender and touching tale Tessa Afshar has given us two wonderfully charming heroinesAngela Hunt New York Times bestselling author of The Emissaries series