Esther And Harbonah (1917)

by H. Pereira Mendes

Book Overview

Esther and Harbonah is a historical novel written by H. Pereira Mendes and published in 1917. The story is set in ancient Persia during the reign of King Ahasuerus and follows the life of Esther, a Jewish orphan who becomes the queen of Persia. Esther's uncle, Mordecai, discovers a plot to assassinate the king and reports it to Esther, who then informs the king and saves his life. This act of loyalty and bravery earns Esther the king's favor, and she becomes his queen.However, Esther's happiness is short-lived when the king's advisor, Haman, plots to exterminate all the Jews in Persia. Mordecai, who refuses to bow down to Haman, is sentenced to death, and Esther must risk her own life to save her people. With the help of her loyal servant, Harbonah, Esther devises a plan to expose Haman's treachery and save the Jews from annihilation.The novel is a retelling of the biblical story of Esther, and Mendes adds his own interpretation and insights into the characters' motivations and emotions. The book is a gripping tale of political intrigue, loyalty, and courage, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the customs and culture of ancient Persia. Esther and Harbonah is a classic work of historical fiction that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163933317
• ISBN13: 9781163933312
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"