Queenmaker: A Novel of King David's Queen

Authors tread on dangerous territory when they retell stories from the Bible, because some readers do not want to consider alternatives to the Biblical accounts. However, I value the chance to experience the ancient world from a different imaginary point of view, in this case, through the eyes of David's queen Michal. I suspect that Edghill's description of Michal's situation is likely to be close to the truth: in ancient... Read Full Review

For those who have read and loved The Red Tent and are searching for the next great Biblical fiction novel, look no further than Queenmaker. With vivid writing and spectacular, engrossing scenes, Queenmaker can be considered no less than a shining jewel in Queen Michal's crown. And while this novel does have similarities to The Red Tent, I must say that Queenmaker truly is a sparkling effort of its own individuality.The... Read Full Review

The comparisons to Anita Diamante's Red Tent are inevitable, but India Edghill's Queenmaker is strong enough to escape derivation and reach its own level of popularity.Not since Joseph Heller's God Knows has the biblical world of King David been so accessible; the sex, the politics, the humanity. Edghill's evocative prose takes the reader into David's time with effortless grace and flavour. The author's approach to the life... Read Full Review

I had never heard of this book till several of my friends recommended it to me. I wasn't going to buy it either till I got a second copy of another book, so I went to the bookstore and The Queenmaker was just in front of my eyes ~~ the best impulse buy I ever had done!This book is about David's first wife, Michal, the daughter of Saul whom David bested and became the second king of Israel. Little is known about Michal in the... Read Full Review

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. This author deserves high praise for this Biblical tale of King David's Queen Michal, daughter of King Saul. Starting from childhood Michal tells us of her love and obsession for David as it blossoms after his famous slaying of the giant Goliath. David has a silver tongue and a beguiling way that soon has the people enthralled with him.Michal learns the hard way that men will... Read Full Review