Edghill, India

Reference librarian Edghill (Wisdom's Daughter; Delilah) reimagines the life of Vashti, one of the most beautiful women in the Persian empire, who lost her crown when she defied her husband, King Ahasuerus...

This epic based on biblical stories makes an excellent choice for audio. ["Edghill offers another winning tale of strong Old Testament women whose faith, intelligence, and courage changed the course of history": LJ 6/1/15 review of the St. Martin's hc.]

With familiar biblical figures—Daniel, who still interprets dreams, and Mordecai, Esther's uncle—playing supporting roles, Edghill offers another winning tale of strong Old Testament women whose faith, intelligence, and courage changed the course of history.