Norah Lofts

Norah Lofts was a prolific British historical novelist who wrote over fifty books during a career spanning four decades. Born in 1904, she became one of the most popular writers of historical fiction in the English language, known for her vivid evocations of English life across centuries. Esther is a richly imagined biblical novel retelling the story of Queen Esther, the Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people from destruction. Lofts brings her characteristic historical depth and narrative skill to this ancient story. She died in 1983. Her audiobooks and books continue to captivate readers and listeners who love well-crafted historical fiction with strong female protagonists.