The royal artisan

Reviewed by:

Beth Swanson, voracious reader

Title:

The royal artisan (Queen Esther’s court)

Author:

Tessa Afshar

Publisher:

Bethany House

https://bakerbookhouse.bethanyhouse

Date:

November 4, 2025

Format:

Paperback

Length:

369 pages

Overview:

Sazana of Persia comes from a long line of gifted potters. She is also a Jew but that is not known, she’s kept it a secret. Even her master, Lord Haman, does not know and he has made it his goal to eradicate Jews.

This Biblical story revolves around Sazana, the queen’s favorite potter. Sazana fears her identity as a Jew will become known and she will lose her life. When Haman does discover the truth he forces her into indentured servanthood. After his downfall, the queen restores Sazana to her rightful place but … her troubles are not over by a long shot. Mystery and intrigue follow her but so does romance! Don’t miss this thrilling Biblical story!

Rating:

4 out of 5

Suggested audience:

Particularly fans of Biblical fiction

Christian impact:

The author provides many spiritual threads in her work, places for the reader to dig deeper into their own spiritual life.

Also includes:

-author’s note

-discussion questions

-aknowledgements

-info on the author’s next book

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