Esther dreams of so much more than the marriage her parents have arranged to a prosperous silversmith. This emotional and impassioned saga, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with a timeless protagonist determined to take charge of her own life against all odds. About Rebel Daughter: A young woman survives the unthinkable in this stunning and emotionally satisfying tale of family, love, and resilience, set against the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.

She remains fiercely devoted to her family, and braves famine, siege, and slavery to protect those she loves. REBEL DAUGHTER takes us back in history to 70 CE, a tumultuous time for the Jewish community in Jerusalem.

I could not wait to learn about her journey researching and writing REBEL DAUGHTER. As the streets turn into a bloody battleground between rebels and Romans, Esther's journey becomes one of survival. REBEL DAUGHTER is an adventure that should not be missed. Meanwhile, the growing turmoil threatens to tear apart not only her beloved city, Jerusalem, but also her own family. Lori Banov Kaufmann, a former strategy consultant for high-tech companies, recently published her debut novel exploring the revolt against Rome and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE, through the eyes of a young woman, Esther. Yet she is torn between her family responsibilities and her own desires she longs for the handsome Jacob, even though he treats her like a child, and is confused by her attraction to the Roman freedman Tiberius, a man who should be her sworn enemy. Always curious and eager to explore, she must accept the burden of being the dutiful daughter. Description National Jewish Book Award Winner - Christy Award FinalistĪ young woman survives the unthinkable in this stunning and emotionally satisfying tale of family, love, and resilience, set against the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.Įsther dreams of so much more than the marriage her parents have arranged to a prosperous silversmith.

Rebel Daughter by Lori Banov Kaufmann