Martha and Mary, the two sisters of Lazarus, couldn't be more different. Martha, the elder, is plain and self - conscious; Mary, the younger, is beautiful. One sees her value only in serving, while the other believes her outward appearance is her only asset. Their worlds are turned upside down when Lazarus offers hospitality to an intriguing new teacher named Jesus. Paula K. Parker's evocative writing draws readers in, allowing them to feel like a fellow guest sharing the sisters' wonder at meet...
A compelling story that will immerse you in the passions, hatred and ferocity brought by the Roman invasion of Britain. Entwined in this drama is a convulsive love that struggles to survive being thwarted on all sides by angry prejudices and superstitions. But it is a love so potent it irrevocably changes the lives it touches, bringing both joy and despair. The story is told through the eyes of its three main characters: Caesernius is an experienced, battle-hardened Roman career officer determin...
"What Waley did create is literary art of extraordinary beauty that brings to life in English the world Murasaki Shikibu imagined. The beauty of his art has not dimmed, but like the original text itself retains the power to move and enlighten."-Dennis Washburn, from his foreword Centuries before Shakespeare, Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji was already acknowledged as a classic of Japanese literature. Over the past century, this book has gained worldwide acceptance as not only the world's...
Seven years ago, Moriyah was taken captive in Jericho and branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods. Now the Israelites are experiencing peace in their new land, but Moriyah has yet to find her own peace. Because of the shameful mark on her face, she hides behind her veil at all times and the disdain of the townspeople keeps her from socializing. And marriage prospects were out of the question . . . until now. Her father has found someone to marry her, and she hopes to use her love of cooking...
Sora is the wise, young, High Chieftess of the Black Falcon Nation. For many winters her heart belonged to her husband, Flint, a warrior from a neighbouring clan. Flint truly loved Sora, and together they explored the worlds of passion and love. But Flint was very jealous and on more than one occasion beat men to death for merely casting a longing glance at Sora. Unable to live with his murderous rage, Flint moved back to his mother's clan, divorcing Sora and leaving her forever. Remarried and f...
Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1) (Cowries, #1)
by Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku
"A splendid bit of old Roman mosaic, or a gorgeous piece of tapestry. Otto is a striking and pathetic figure. Descriptive of the city, the gorgeous ceremonials of the court and the revolt are a series of wonderful pictures." - Cincinnati Enquire
Fall of the Centurio Immortalis (Luke Irontree & the Last Vampire War)
by C Thomas LaFollette
Roman Legions and relationships don’t mix……but beyond the border, rules don’t matter.When Lucius is ordered across the border with Marpesia, will he remain loyal to Rome or succumb to the charms of the Sarmatian warrior?Constantine the Great has ignored Lucius and his legion for nearly thirty years, but now the emperor needs Lucius to team up with their new Sarmatian allies and Marpesia, their beautiful chieftain. Their Mission—hunt down the vampires driving the Visigoths toward Rome’s border.Ma...