Esther: A Woman Who Captured the Heart of a King

Ellen Gunderson Traylor is a gifted writer and few books display that gifting better than Esther. I finished this book with a far better understanding of the historical and political complexities of the story and the challenges which the Israelites faced during their times of bondage ... respectfully spiced with a little romance.

This is an engaging story. It is faithful to the Word of God, always a good thing. She brings in history from the area and accounts that we have from outside of the Bible and keeps them in accord with the Bible. She is an author that digs into the past of the area and gives you a story that keeps you interested. Reading Mrs. Traylor's books are always enjoyable and this book is no exception to that. I had a very hard time putting the book down. If you want a Christian fiction that is faithful to the Bible and history and keeps your interest up, get this one. A good read.

This series of books makes the characters of the bible come alive. They are fun to read, and put more of a compassion in your heart for the great courage of Queen Esther. This book is fiction but is based on the Word of God, which makes it a tremendous story.