An exciting new debut novel from a new force in the world of historical fiction. Follow the fortunes of the Roman Tribune Marcus Flavius Gallus of the Legion Xth Fretensis as he struggles with his capacity for mercy or his duty to Rome and the emperor Hadrian. Will Esther; a Jew from the Judean village of Gophna give up her culture and her faith for the love of a man who is the enemy of her people. And what role will rabbi Schlomo bar Mordechai play in bringing an end to the Jewish rebellion with his wisdom and gentle ways. These characters may make you smile, they may make you cry, but they will definitely intone what is best and what is worst in the human condition, in a time of struggle, perseverance and triumph of the human spirit. What obstacles will they overcome to be together? Find out, in this heart wrenching tale of love, faith and the clash of two cultures in a time of oppression.
- ISBN10 1300774932
- ISBN13 9781300774938
- Publish Date 25 February 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 April 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback
- Pages 695
- Language English