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Darya is a slave who was bought by an army captain for his motherless daughter in the ancient Persian city of Susa. She acquires the skill of reading and writing and becomes the seventh handmaiden to Esther, who is in contention to be King Xerxes' new Queen. When the King appoints Haman as a new Prime Minister, Darya and Esther are drawn into his conflict with the Judean community. Darya seeks to fix the world around her and protect her friends while also trying to unravel the mysteries surrounding her identity and how she came to be a slave.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 19 November 2020
Publisher: Greenhill Books
Darya's existence is a mystery, shrouded in the depths of her past. She cannot recall how she became a slave or who she was before her life was entwined with that of an army captain's daughter in the ancient Persian city of Susa. Under the protective care of the housekeeper and her daughter, Darya experiences a semblance of a fulfilling life, even acquiring the rare skill of reading and writing. However, when the captain passes away, the household is shattered, and Darya finds herself at a crossroads.
In her newfound role as the seventh handmaiden to Esther, who is residing at the Royal Palace while vying for the position of King Xerxes' new Queen, Darya's skill becomes her lifeline. Yet, life in Ancient Persia is treacherous for women and outsiders, regardless of their position in the hierarchy. The appointment of a new Prime Minister, Haman, ignites a conflict that embroils Darya and Esther in a deadly battle with the Judean community and their leader, Mordechai, who resides just outside the palace gates.
In this world of chaos and upheaval, Darya embarks on a quest to mend the broken world around her and safeguard her cherished friends. Simultaneously, she delves into the mysteries surrounding her identity and the circumstances that led her to become a slave. As she matures from childhood to womanhood, Darya grapples with her own self-identity, aspirations, and desires. She begins to comprehend the profound essence of both slavery and freedom, shaping her journey and defining her purpose.
Weight: 212g
Dimension: 135 x 215 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784385897
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