Game of Queens : A Novel of Vashti and Esther

For fans of The Red Tent and The Dovekeepers, India Edghill breathes new life into the biblical story of Vashti and Esther with her signature historical richness, epic scope, and sweeping romance.

You may know part of the story already, but you know only what history has passed along: the story of how Vashti, Queen of Queens, the most beautiful woman in all the empire, defied her husband the king, and so lost her crown. The story of how Ahasuerus, King of Kings, commanded that the most beautiful maidens be sent to his court so he might choose a new queen. And you may know how he set the queen’s crown upon the head of the virtuous and beautiful Esther, and how Queen Esther herself defied both king and law to save her people from a deadly fate.

Game of Queens tells the part of this epic story that you don’t know, in which two exceptional women—with the sage guidance of a loyal eunuch—take charge of their own fates. Amidst power and treachery, bravery and romance, honor and deception, Game of Queens celebrates Vashti and Esther, two of the most extraordinary heroines in all of history.

“Edghill offers another winning tale of strong Old Testament women whose faith, intelligence, and courage changed the course of history.” —Library Journal

“A simply told yet powerful story. Readers will be intrigued.” —Historical Romance Reviews

“A good read with a compelling plot and rich detail ... deserves a place on bookshelves with Edghill's first novel, Queenmaker, and Anita Diamant's trendsetting The Red Tent.” —Associated Press on Delilah

“Edghill has crafted a powerful, lyrical novel and created two unforgettable characters.” —Library Journal, starred review on Delilah

“A spellbinding, emotionally powerful reinvention of a timeless tale from a master of lyrical language. With Delilah, India Edghill has written a song of the heart set among clashing kingdoms and created an historical novel to savor.” —New York Times bestselling author Nicole Jordan on Delilah

“Richly textured, thrilling, and totally fascinating, this sweeping saga is sure to captivate readers across the board.” —Booklist