By ‘chance’ her parents are killed while she is young leaving her to be taken in by her uncle.

By ‘chance’ the queen is banished from the king’s presence, spurned on by the ruthless plotting of palace princes hungry for power.

By ‘chance’ the king is left feeling alone, pushed and prodded, and he seeks a new queen.

By ‘chance’ Esther is carted off to the palace to become part of the king’s harem, at the same time a vengeful young prime minister with the king’s ear is rising to prominence with a plan for orchestrating the genocide of her people.

So begins the story of Esther,  the scene is set,  power, position and prominence are one thing, but Esther must choose between all she’s ever dreamed of and the fate of her people.