The Golden Scepter

In this gripping historical novel, follow the story of a mysterious woman whose true identity is shrouded in secrecy. Despite being just a woman, she faces the daunting task of challenging the most powerful men in the known world, with the fate of an entire people resting on her shoulders. As she grapples with the weight of her mission, memories of her humble beginnings in the slums of Susa haunt her, reminding her of the power of her faith in Yahweh.

Guided by the wisdom of her mentor Mordecai, she must navigate the treacherous politics of the Persian court, where danger lurks around every corner. Despite the odds stacked against her, she draws on her faith and courage to stand up for what is right, even if it means facing her death.

As the tension builds, the stakes become higher than ever before, and she must rely on her unwavering faith in Yahweh to see her through. Will she be able to turn the heart of the King, her husband, in her favor and save her people, or will she perish in her quest for justice? Find out in this thrilling tale of bravery and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.

Raised on a farm in rural Canada afforded Jessica Tonn with a love for stories and a very vivid imagination. Jessica’s father read books to the family on the long winter evenings, fostering the love for written stories. She began writing as a teenager, starting with poems then filling notebooks with story after story. During college, then university, academic papers replaced the stories. But the stories begged to be told and soon, Jessica was back to writing. She self-published two children’s stories based on life on the farm and this is her first novel.