A Reluctant Queen – The Love Story of Esther by Joan Wolf is a fictional rendition of the book of Esther from the Bible. The book retells the age old story of a beautiful Jewish girl selected to be the Queen of Persia. With the influence that accompanies the position she holds, Esther is able to play a pivotal role in the deliverance of the Jews from their persecutors.
The author’s vivid description of the characters in the book, plunges the reader into the life and customs of the people living in that era. I loved how the book transported me from dirt road to palace in a flash with incredible verbal illustrations.
Although, the book does deviate ever so slightly from the Bible, the essential characters and events remain the same. The story line revolves around the love that Esther develops towards King Ahasuerus, and how it affects her role in the deliverance of the Jews. The author has done a splendid job of weaving Esther’s faith in God into every chapter of the book.
The book was altogether an interesting and entertaining read. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed when it ended – it left me wanting more. A Reluctant Queen is a clean love story revolving around the simple faith of a woman. Simple faith, that is sufficient for God to work wonders on behalf of His people.
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