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I have read several novels on Esther, and this is the most recently one. I think the title is a bit of a misnomer because the most well-rounded character was not Esther, but King Xerxes. Most of the other characters are a bit flat. As a result, this is a fast, lightweight read. I will say that this book tries to be very faithful to the historical timeline and that is refreshing.

Jill Eileen Smith is one of my favorite biblical fiction authors and I love her books. Star of Persia is no exception. Rich in details of the time period, infused with historical accounts of Xerxes and his reign, supported by Biblical accounts from the book of Esther, and beautifully layered with fictional events, Star of Persia offers a unique look at what may have occurred behind the scenes in Esther‘s life.

I‘ve read a couple of novels about Esther. As Smith says in her end notes, her story has been written several times. Some have been good. One I won‘t mention was so bad, and departed so far from the Bible, that I couldn‘t recommend it to anyone. Thankfully, Star of Persia is one I CAN recommend.

https://mccombsonmain.com/2020/03/12/review-star-persia-smith/

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Today, I‘m helping to share the cover for Jill Eileen Smith‘s 2020 release on the blog: http://bit.ly/2IzMI9S