Lily is a mother, daughter and wife. And also a bit of a writer. Or rather, she wanted to become one until she had children. Lily is going through a personal crisis and is trying to figure out who she really wants to be. Vivian is the ideal wife for her politician husband, who has devoted herself to his career. But one day he demands a favor from her... too humiliating to agree. Vivian is ready to run away from her home. This will change her life. The Old Testament Esther is a strong woman who turned the tide of biblical history. But what could Queen Vashti, her main rival, called in history the “wicked queen”, tell about her? “The Lost Book of V.” is a captivating novel by Anna Solomon, in which the destinies of people from different historical eras intersect in surprising ways, showing how a woman’s life has changed over a thousand years. “A fascinating story about dreams, power imbalances and the desire for self-determination.” – People Magazine “Irresistible, sexy, smart... “Apocrypha from V.” radiates energy that will surely motivate you to re-read this book more than once.” – Entertainment Weekly (10 Best Books of the Year)

“A gripping, fast-paced, dark, sexy novel. Reflection on female strength and, on the contrary, powerlessness.” — The New York Times Book Review

“Stories that connect in unusual ways to fascinating generational discussions about duty, family, and feminism. This is a bold, revisionist book based on Old Testament traditions." – Publishers Weekly