" -Blu Greenberg, author and founder of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance " RIVETING. WILL HOLD YOUR INTEREST FROM THE FIRST PAGE TO THE LAST. " carefully researched and well-crafted narrative. This emotional and impassioned saga, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with a timeless protagonist determined to take charge of her own life against all odds. She remains fiercely devoted to her family, and braves famine, siege, and slavery to protect those she loves.
As the streets turn into a bloody battleground between rebels and Romans, Esther's journey becomes one of survival.
Meanwhile, the growing turmoil threatens to tear apart not only her beloved city, Jerusalem, but also her own family. Yet she is torn between her family responsibilities and her own desires. Always curious and eager to explore, she must accept the burden of being the dutiful daughter. Esther dreams of so much more than the marriage her parents have arranged to a prosperous silversmith. National Jewish Book Award Winner - A young woman survives the unthinkable in this stunning and emotionally satisfying tale of family, love, and resilience, set against the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
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