Harps Hung Up In Babylon

By Arthur Willis Colton

Book Overview

""Harps Hung Up in Babylon"" is a historical novel written by Arthur Colton. The novel is set in ancient Babylon, during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II. The story follows the life of a young Jewish girl named Esther, who is taken captive by the Babylonians and forced to live in the palace as a servant. Esther's life takes a dramatic turn when she is chosen to become the king's concubine.As Esther navigates life in the palace, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her people and her growing affection for the king. Meanwhile, tensions between the Babylonians and the Jews continue to rise, and Esther must decide where her loyalties lie.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for cultural identity in a foreign land. Colton's vivid descriptions of ancient Babylon bring the city to life, immersing readers in a world of opulence, intrigue, and political power struggles.Overall, ""Harps Hung Up in Babylon"" is a gripping tale of love and survival set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating civilizations in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163706736
• ISBN13: 9781163706732
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"