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Esther (A Dangerous Beauty Novel Book #1)
Esther (A Dangerous Beauty Novel Book #1): Royal Beauty | Angela Hunt
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When an ambitious tyrant threatens genocide against the Jews, an inexperienced young queen must take a stand for her people. When Xerxes, king of Persia, issues a call for beautiful young women, Hadassah, a Jewish orphan living in Susa, is forcibly taken to the palace of the pagan ruler. After months of preparation, the girl known to the Persians as Esther wins the king's heart and a queen's crown. But because her situation is uncertain, she keeps her ethnic identity a secret until she learns that an evil and ambitious man has won the king's permission to exterminate all Jews--young and old, powerful and helpless. Purposely violating an ancient Persian law, she risks her life in order to save her people...and bind her husband's heart.
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wlpark7856
Esther: Royal Beauty | Angela Elwell Hunt
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This version of Esther‘s story stands out to me for it‘s willingness to tackle the perspective of Xeres. While the novel itself toggles between Esther and a palace servant, the story also gives us thoughts and motivations that may have driven the king. This was my favorite book in the 3 part series.

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wlpark7856
Esther: Royal Beauty | Angela Elwell Hunt

“Never usurp the right of the Almighty to plan your future...HaShem is always at work, even when you can‘t see Him.”

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CindyRene
Esther: Royal Beauty | Angela Elwell Hunt
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Just finished this last night. Angela Hunt's second book in this series will definitely be a part of my 2019 reading plans!

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TheMirandaWrites
Esther: Royal Beauty | Angela Elwell Hunt
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Though the beginning contained too many abrupt shifts in POV, the book quickly improved and I found myself anxiously anticipating the characters' fates-even though I had already read the biblical story which inspired this novel. Well researched and a great portrayal of a strong-willed female lead.

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TheMirandaWrites
Esther: Royal Beauty | Angela Elwell Hunt
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Next on my TBR list!