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Mystery and Thriller
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Historical Fiction
Esther: The Gambit of Kings
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Kay Jenkins
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From the marble halls of Susa to the ink-stained ledgers of royal law, she wages a quiet, ruthless war. Through patience, manipulation, and nerve, she bends the empire’s decrees against themselves—turning death into defense, and fear into legend.
Royalty & Courts
Political Intrigue
Hidden Identity
Survival
Betrayal
Hero
Revenge
Conspiracy
Rebellion
Identity
Audiobook details
Rating
★★★★ 3.5 (10)
Genre
Mystery and Thriller, Historical Fiction
Length
21 mins
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Format
eBook with Audio
Publish date
Oct 24, 2025
Language
English
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