Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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A Reluctant Queen: The Love Story of Esther
Written by Joan Wolf
Narrated by Sarah Zimmerman
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
You've read it as a biblical tale of courage. Experience it anew as a heart-stirring love story.
She was a simple girl faced with an impossible choice. He was a magnificent king with a lonely heart.
Their love was the divine surprise that changed the course of history.
The beloved story of Esther springs to fresh life in this inspired novel that vibrates with mystery, intrigue, and romance.
"Joan Wolf never fails to deliver the best!" —Nora Roberts
Author
Joan Wolf
Joan Wolf lives in Milford, Connecticut, with her husband and two children. In her spare time she rides her horse, walks her dog, and roots fanatically for the New York Yankees and UConn Huskies.
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11 ratings2 reviews
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5I found it to be too romancey. Not my style.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Such a lovely novel, I really enjoyed every bit of it
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