Esther and Harbonah is a historical novel written by H. Pereira Mendes and published in 1917. The story is set in ancient Persia during the reign of King Ahasuerus and follows the life of Esther, a Jewish orphan who becomes the queen of Persia. Esther's uncle, Mordecai, discovers a plot to assassinate the king and reports it to Esther, who then informs the king and saves his life. This act of loyalty and bravery earns Esther the king's favor, and...