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Автор: Roseanna M. White
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      Jen Stephens

      Author of The Heart’s Journey Home

      ~*~

      “This is the familiar story of Esther but recounted in a fresh, new way. Author Roseanna M. White dishes up quite a love story filled with intrigue and danger, told from a perspective that’s fictional yet entirely believable. . . . If Biblical fiction is your passion, Jewel of Persia is a book you won’t want to miss.”

      Michelle Griep

      Author of Gallimore

      ~*~

      “Jewel of Persia took my breath away! Roseanna White is an amazing storyteller, and as I read this brilliant story, the prose danced off the pages, breathing life into a host of characters. I fell in love with Kasia and Xerxes, and found myself cheering for them, loving them, despite their imperfections. Only a talented author like White could pull that off, and I am humbly impressed with her writing. This author knows the craft. I can’t wait to read more from Roseanna White. She never disappoints.”

      Sandi Rog

      Author of The Master’s Wall

      R o s e a n n a M. W h i t e

      This is a work of fiction. All characters and events portrayed in this novel are either fictitious or used fictitiously.

      JEWEL OF PERSIA

      Copyright © 2010, Roseanna M. White

      All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole is strictly forbidden without the express written consent of the publisher.

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      ISBN: 978-0-9765444-8-7

      Cover model photo by Christian Agha Photography

      Jewelry design by Vaphiadis Jewelery, Athens, Greece (www.GreekJewelryShop.com)

      Cover Design by Tekeme Studios (www.tekeme.com)

      To the jewels of my life, David, Xoë, and Rowyn.

      And of course, my parents and sister, and their unfailing support.

      Also, special thanks to Stephanie, Mary, Carole, Dina, and Sandi.

      Invaluable critique partners ~ Precious friends

      Characters and Key Places

      Abba (AB-buh) – see Kish

      Amestris (uh-MESS-triss) – (historical) Queen of Persia, wife of Xerxes; a.k.a Vashti of the Book of Esther

      Amytis (AM-i-tiss) – (historical) elder daughter of Xerxes and Amestris

      Artabanas (art-uh-BAN-us) – (historical) younger brother of the late King Darius, uncle to Xerxes

      Artaxerxes (art-uh-ZIRK-seez) – (historical) youngest son of Xerxes and Amestris; succeeded Xerxes

      Artaynte (ar-TAIN-tuh) – (historical) daughter of Masistes

      Artemisia (art-i-MEEZ-ee-uh) – (historical) female commander of several ships in Xerxes’ army

      Atossa (uh-TOSS-uh) – (historical) wife of the late King Darius, daughter of Cyrus the Great, mother of Xerxes

      Bijan (bee-ZHAHN) – (fictional) Persian noble, member of the Immortals, friend of Zechariah

      Chinara (chin-AR-uh) – (fictional) Xerxes’ favorite daughter

      Choaspes River (choe-AS-peez) – river that winds around Susa, renowned for its sweet waters

      Cyrus (SY-rus) – (fictional) one of Xerxes’ sons

      Darius (DAR-ee-us) – (historical) grandson of King Darius, eldest son of Xerxes and Amestris

      Demaratus (de-MARE-uh-tus) – (historical) exiled king of Sparta, Xerxes’ advisor

      Desma (DEZ-muh) – (fictional) Kasia’s most trusted maidservant

      Diona (dee-OH-nuh) – (fictional) one of Xerxes’ concubines

      Eglah (EGG-lah) – (fictional) one of Kasia’s younger sisters

      Esther (ESS-ter) – (historical) cousin and ward of Mordecai

      Haman (HAY-muhn) – (historical) trusted official of Xerxes and (fictionally) best friend of Masistes

      Hegai (HEG-eye) – (historical) a eunuch, the custodian in charge of the harem

      Hystaspes (hih-STASS-peez) – (historical) second son of Xerxes and Amestris

      Ima (EE-muh) – see Zillah (I)

      Iona (ee-OH-nuh) – (fictional) one of Kasia’s maidservants

      Jasmine – (fictional) wife of Xerxes, friend of Kasia, mother of Chinara

      Joshua – (fictional) Kasia’s second eldest brother

      Kasia (ka-SEE-uh) – (fictional) heroine; daughter of Kish and Zillah, sister of Zechariah, friend of Esther, and concubine to Xerxes

      Keturah (keh-TUR-uh) – (fictional) Mordecai’s late wife

      Kish – (fictional) father of Kasia (called Abba by his children)

      Lalasa (luh-LOSS-uh) – (fictional) one of Xerxes’ concubines

      Mardonius (mar-DOH-nee-us) – (historical) cousin of Xerxes, a commander of the army

      Masistes (ma-SISS-teez) – (historical) younger full brother of Xerxes, son of Atossa and King Darius

      Memucan (meh-MOO-cuhn) – (historical) one of Xerxes’ counselors

      Mordecai (MOR-de-KY)– (historical) cousin and guardian of Esther

      Otanes (oh-TAY-neez) – (historical) head of the army, father of Amestris

      Parsisa (par-SISS-uh) – (historical figure, fictional name) wife of Masistes, mother of Artaynte

      Persepolis (per-SEH-poh-liss) – less mentioned but wealthiest of Persia’s capital cities

      Pythius (PITH-ee-us) – (historical) wealthiest man in Lydia, second only to Xerxes in the world

      Rhodogune (ROH-doh-GOON-uh) – (historical) younger daughter of Xerxes and Amestris

      Ruana (roo-AH-nuh) – (fictional) sister of Bijan

      Sarai (sare-EYE) – (fictional) Kasia’s youngest sister

      Sardis (SAR-diss) – capital of Lydia, a province in the Persian empire

      Susa (SOO-suh) – the most mentioned and most southerly of the four Persian capitals; a.k.a. Shushan

      Theron (THER-uhn)– (fictional) Kasia’s head eunuch and bodyguard

      Xerxes (ZIRK-seez)– (historical) hero; King of Persia and Media

      Zechariah (ZECK-uh-RY-uh)– (fictional) Kasia’s eldest brother

      Zethar (ZETH-are)– (historical) one of Xerxes’ eunuchs and bodyguards

      Zillah (I) (ZILL-uh)– (fictional) wife of Kish, mother of Kasia (called Ima by her children)

      Zillah (II) (ZILL-uh)– (fictional) daughter of Kasia, granddaughter of above