Published: July 12, 2010
Words: 123976 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

Alysia is taken from her home and sold into slavery during the turbulent reign of Tiberius Caesar. She is purchased by Paulus Maximus, a Roman legate who pierces through her determination to hate her captors. When trouble caused by his jealous stepbrother forces her to run away, she finds herself in the battle-torn land of Palestine, where she meets another man who will change her life forever.

Extended description

Alysia of Athens, pampered daughter of a wealthy physician, is taken from her home and sold into slavery when her father is accused of treason during the turbulent reign of Tiberius Caesar. She is purchased by Paulus Maximus, a powerful Roman legate who pierces through her determination to hate her captors. When trouble caused by his jealous stepbrother forces her to run away, she finds herself in the battle-torn land of Palestine, where she meets a man named Jesus who will change her life forever...But in her flight from the intrigues of Rome to the palaces of Jerusalem, Alysia discovers she cannot escape her enemies, neither the one who stole her heart, nor the one who wants to destroy her.

Tags

god, inspirational, historical romance, slavery, palestine, emperor, jerusalem, ancient rome, roman soldier, jesus of nazareth

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Review by: Patricia Rachal on Oct. 31, 2011 : (no rating)
Absolutely wonderful book! Loved the faith-building aspect of the whole story. It is an exciting and inspirational story. You will not regret buying this one; it is well worth the price.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Nancy Bixby on Nov. 28, 2010 :
This is a great and extremely well-written book! I was at first a little put off with the romantic interest, but it became beautifully woven in as the story progressed.

I agree with the other reviewers, that it brought the New Testament to life. I better understand the politics, motives, and behaviors of these Biblical characters.

I hope my next comment is taken as constructive. There were two times in the book where I was bounced back to our present time. 1) There was a description of a charged current(I believe) between the characters. 2)A mention of a driveway. Perhaps there were driveways then, but the word smacked me back to suburbia.

In spite of this, I really, really enjoyed the read and had a difficult time putting the book down.

Thank you, Ms Diaz!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: shelly purkiss on Oct. 30, 2010 :
I read this book in two days, I am an extremely avid reader. This is the BEST book I have ever read!!! Took me in a time machine and placed me into the book!! I would do anything for a hard copy of this book!!!!
(review of free book)

Review by: Two Monsters on Oct. 22, 2010 :
This is a great book even if you are not very religous. It is a great story that flows really well and gives you some things to think about in the end.
(review of free book)

Review by: shelly purkiss on Oct. 20, 2010 :
OMG!!! This is the book people should read if they have never read the Bible..It makes the persons of the time real. The book is easy to read. It makes me want to grab my bible and read through the whole of it again!! I work 16 hour nights, crisis care hospice. I read 75% in the first night..and lost about 4 hours of sleep reading the rest, and back to work tonight i go..I will definately kindly another of this authors great works..definately THROWS you into that world..you can even feel the weather of the book upon your skin!
(review of free book)

Review by: Jen on Oct. 02, 2010 :
Simply wonderful! This is a captivating story. It is apparent that the author did her research about the time period, people, and places in this story. Fantastic. Thank you, Ms. Diaz, for bringing these Biblical figures to life. I am going to download another one of your books right now!
(review of free book)

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