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âTruly marvellous . . . how deeply Talia Carner . . . evoke[s] Estherâs faith and the complexity of the choices she faces. . . . A beautiful and timely novel.â âMargot Livesey, author of The House on Fortune Street and Eva Moves the Furniture In the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, a young Orthodox Jewish woman in the holy city of Jerusalem is expected to marry and produce many sons to help hasten the Messiah's arrival. While the feisty Esther Kaminsky understands her obligations, her artistic talent inspires her to secretly explore worlds outside her religion, to dream of studying in Parisâand to believe that God has a special destiny for her. When tragedy strikes her family, Esther views it as a warning from an angry God and suppresses her desires in order to become an obedient âJerusalem maiden.â But when a surprising opportunity forces itself on to her preordained path, Esther finds her beliefs clashing dangerously with the passions she has staved off her entire lifeâforcing her to confront the most difficult and damning question of all: To whom must she be true, God or herself? âTalia Carner is a skillful and heartfelt storyteller who takes the reader on journey of the senses, into a world long forgotten.â âJennifer Lauck, author of Blackbird âA moving and utterly captivating novel.â âTess Gerritsen, author of The Silent Girl âA fascinating look at a little-known culture and time.â âMinneapolis Star Tribune âTalia Carner uses beautiful language, exquisite storytelling, and detailed research to transport the reader into the world of old Jerusalem.â âJewish Book World âEngaging . . . Carner renders Estherâs world with great authority and detail.â âPublishers Weekly âCaptivates at every level, heart and mind.â âJacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean |
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