Book of Esther

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Set against the backdrop of the nineteenth-century Konkan coast, the narrative follows Bathseba, a woman of remarkable moral strength, as she navigates family challenges in her husband's absence. The story unfolds through generations, highlighting her great-grandson David's success as a doctor and his son Joshua's unconventional passion for raising wild animals, culminating in the establishment of a zoo. The journey reaches a poignant moment with Joshua's daughter Esther, who seeks her identity in Israel while grappling with personal and familial upheaval in Ahmedabad.