Esther: A Story of Courage

Esther: A Story of Courage

Trapped in the sensual swirl of an alien culture, her poise, beauty, and skill with the four-stringed oud caught the eye of Hegai. As she rose through the harem ranks, her true identity carefully concealed, her faith in eclipse, Esther had no inkling that the fate of a nation would hang upon her courage. Based on meticulous historical research, Trudy J. Morgan-Cole weaves the biblical story of Esther into secular history. Her deep narrative, involving more than 70 characters, brings to life the Zoroastrian society of ancient Persia and chronicles the known exploits and foibles of king Xerxes in authentic detail. Her amazing story shows how God turns women with common fears, struggles, and identity crises into heroines of faith. If you liked Terri Fivash's Joseph, you'll love Trudy J. Morgan-Cole's Esther. This was a fascinating book to research and write. To me, Esther's one of the most interesting women of the Bible because there's so much untold between the lines of her story. She's known for an extraordinary act, yet in many ways she may have been a very ordinary woman--a woman with doubts and fears, unsure whether she could, or should, rise to the task God called her to. I was curious about her--and writing a novel is always a fascinating way to fill in the gaps in the life of a historical character! Trudy Morgan-Cole lives in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Esther is her tenth published book. She's also written numerous short stories and articles. A former high-school English teacher, she now writes full-time while raising two children, Christopher and Emma. Used Book in Good Condition