The Royal Artisan

Queen Esther's Court, Book 2

By: Tessa Afshar

Narrated by: Rachel Botchan, Jonathan Todd Ross

Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her secret: Sazana is one of the Jews he has vowed to eradicate. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. But at Haman's sudden downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place.

Yet her troubles are not over as Haman's sons are enraged by his death, and the queen assigns one of her men to root out any threats. Sazana is shocked to discover the identity of the queen's agent is none other than Jadon, the man who left her heart in ruins years ago. But despite his presence, danger still lurks, and when Sazana and Jadon become entangled in the hunt for an ancient artifact, so much more than their own hearts and lives depends on the success of their mission.

Experience the thrill and intrigue of secrets and romance within Queen Esther's royal domain in this biblical fiction tale that will appeal to fans of ancient history, The Chosen, House of David, Francine Rivers, and Angela Hunt.

©2025 Tessa Afshar (P)2025 Recorded Books

Good listen not as good as other books

I like Tessa Afsar’s books. This one is ok but not as engaging as peasant king and the first book about Esther.

Riveting storytelling

This story is captivating! I love how Afshar weaves history with fiction, drawing you into the characters’ worlds with incredible attention to detail. Her grasp of the human heart and the Father’s love are deep and encouraging. I highly recommend this book and all of her stories!

Such Beauty in this story!

I have read all of Tessa Afshar’s books, and once again, she did not disappoint. I absolutely loved the narration in this story. The narrators did an excellent job bringing the characters to life—it truly felt immersive.

I especially enjoyed seeing Aiden from the first book appear in this one. I love how Tessa weaves characters across multiple books; it makes the story feel connected and meaningful.

This book is also a beautiful reminder of our need to trust God and to truly see Him as our Father, regardless of our circumstances. He is a Romans 8:28 God—working all things together for His glory and for the good of those who love Him.

I highly recommend this audiobook. I honestly could not stop listening. Historical Christian fiction is my favorite, and I can’t wait for the final book in the series.

Excellent

I love the story. I loved the characters. I loved the narration. Everything love together beautifully. It was a seamless story from beginning to end and the added surprise about the illness of the grandmother and the mother was unexpected. A truly delightful book. I probably will listen to it again.

Loved this Book

This storyline kept me coming back from the very beginning. I love how the author weeps in historical facts with a sweet fictional romance!