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The Gilded Chamber
Written by Rebecca Kohn
May 2004
978-1-59071-024-1 (1-59071024-X)
368 pages, 6 x 9
About this Book
In the Bestselling tradition of The Red Tent, a dazzling novel of
the extraordinary biblical heroine who ascended to the position of
queen and sacrificed love in exchange for the lives of her people.
The story of Esther-- whose mesmerizing beauty was matched only by
her clear-eyed wisdom-- has inspired women for centuries. Now her
suspenseful tale comes to life through the eyes of a contemporary
woman, debut novelist Rebecca Kohn. Capturing the passionate longings
and political danger that have made Esther's legacy so timeless, The
Gilded Chamber blends meticulous research with gripping storytelling
to transport us to an ancient time in the far-flung Persian Empire.
Orphaned and terrified, Esther journeys across the River Tigris to
start a new life with her cousin-- a man well positioned in the court,
and to whom she is betrothed. Her transformation from girl to woman
unfolds against a lavish backdrop of the royal court and harem, rife
with intrigue and daring alliances. Esther wins much of what she seeks:
the heart of a king, and the deliverance of her people. But her rise
to the role of queen is not without a price; she must turn her back
on all that she ever wanted, and give her body to a man she can never
love.
In a haunting, unflinching voice, The Gilded Chamber illuminates an
epic dilemma between the yearnings of a woman's heart and the obligations
imposed on her by fate. In Esther's case, choice makes history-- and
unforgettable reading
Praise
"An elegant and provocative novel... a must-read for fans of
The Red Tent!"
--India Edghill, author of Queenmaker: A Novel of King David's Queen.
"The story of Esther and how she saved her people is one of the
most romantic in all literature. Rebecca Kohn takes us into places
the Old Testament never dreamed of, not only to the secret world of
court and the bedchamber, but the sphere of war, politics, and intrigue
as well. A triumph of historical imagination and a must-read for lovers--
and lovers of Jewish history." --Steven Pressfield, author of
Last of the Amazons and Gates of Fire.
About this Author
Rebecca Kohn lives in Hanover, New Hampshire, with her husband and
daughter. The Gilded Chamber is her first novel.
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