Meanwhile, the growing turmoil in Jerusalem threatens to tear apart not only her beloved city, but also her own family. Yet she is torn between her family duties and her own desires. Esther dreams of so much more than the marriage her parents have arranged to a prosperous silversmith. An aristocratic young woman, she comes of age during the Jewish revolt against Rome. The few Latin words chiseled into the ancient stone, proof of a very unlikely romance, shocked and intrigued scholars around the world. This stunning tale of family, love and resilience was inspired by a major archaeological discovery in southern Italy: the 2,000 year-old gravestone of Claudia Aster (Esther). Rebel Daughter transports the reader to one of the most dramatic and momentous events in human history – the destruction of Jerusalem in the 1st century. Winner of a 2021 National Jewish Book Award For fans of The Red Tent and The Dovekeepers!
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