Gilded Chamber: A Novel of Queen Esther - Hardcover

Kohn, Rebecca

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159071024X ISBN 13: 9781590710241

Publisher: Rugged Land, 2004

Synopsis

In the Bestselling tradition of The Red Tent, a dazzling novel of the extraordinary biblical heroine who ascended to the position of queen and sacrificed love in exchange for the lives of her people. The story of Esther-- whose mesmerizing beauty was matched only by her clear-eyed wisdom-- has inspired women for centuries. Now her suspenseful tale comes to life through the eyes of a contemporary woman, debut novelist Rebecca Kohn. Capturing the passionate longings and political danger that have made Esther's legacy so timeless, The Gilded Chamber blends meticulous research with gripping storytelling to transport us to an ancient time in the far-flung Persian Empire. Orphaned and terrified, Esther journeys across the River Tigris to start a new life with her cousin-- a man well positioned in the court, and to whom she is betrothed. Her transformation from girl to woman unfolds against a lavish backdrop of the royal court and harem, rife with intrigue and daring alliances. Esther wins much of what she seeks: the heart of a king, and the deliverance of her people. But her rise to the role of queen is not without a price; she must turn her back on all that she ever wanted, and give her body to a man she can never love. In a haunting, unflinching voice, The Gilded Chamber illuminates an epic dilemma between the yearnings of a woman's heart and the obligations imposed on her by fate. In Esther's case, choice makes history-- and unforgettable reading

About this title

Review:

"An elegant and provocative novel... a must-read for fans of The Red Tent!"
--India Edghill, author of "Queenmaker: A Novel of King David's Queen."
"The story of Esther and how she saved her people is one of the most romantic in all literature. Rebecca Kohn takes us into places the Old Testament never dreamed of, not only to the secret world of court and the bedchamber, but the sphere of war, politics, and intrigue as well. A triumph of historical imagination and a must-read for lovers-- and lovers of Jewish history." --Steven Pressfield, author of "Last of the Amazons and Gates of Fire."

About the Author:

Rebecca Kohn lives in Hanover, New Hampshire, with her husband and daughter. The Gilded Chamber is her first novel.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rugged Land
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 159071024X
• ISBN 13: 9781590710241
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320