Star of Persia
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  • Reads 2,292
  • Votes 194
  • Parts 12
  • Time 1h 49m
_CherryQueen_
Ongoing, First published Oct 20, 2020
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An orphan girl. A conquering king. A murderous plot. 

Peasant girl Esther lost her parents when she was just five years old. Known for her stunning beauty, humble simplicity and honest nature, she lives a happy and hardworking life. When King Xerxes of Persia deposes his queen and sends out a decree to gather all the beautiful virgins in the empire, her life is thrown into chaos. 

Can Esther navigate assassination plots, perfumed luxury and a battle for faith and courage? 


A retelling of the story of Esther.
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