It's been a relatively quiet time in Jewish history. At least to the untrained eye that is. But deep in the heart of three unforgettable men burns a personal rage so strong that it can make or break who they are now and who they are meant to be. Ahasuerus, the mighty King of Persia. Haman, the crafty "king's right-hand man." Mordecai, a quiet respectable Jewish businessman living within the citadel of Sushan. Each carries a burden of anger and grief. Each has the problems of a nation on their shoulders. Each try to do the impossible until, each meets their match in Esther. This is no fairy tale story or is it? A rags to riches, come up from the ditches story that will leave you breathless and waiting for the "happy ending". There are many fairy tale stories, but throughout the ages there has only been one... ...ESTHER Welcome to Nansii Downer's long awaited follow up to her first devotional Bible study, 'The Redemption of Ruth.' With her warm and engaging writing style, you will immediately feel that you have gone back in time to ancient Persia. You will learn about both history and yourself as you see how God uses the most unassuming of persons to change the entire course of history.