A Thorny Path — Volume 08 by Georg Ebers

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Author Ebers, Georg, 1837-1898
Translator Bell, Clara, 1834-1927
Title A Thorny Path — Volume 08
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "A Thorny Path — Volume 08" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This volume continues the saga of Melissa, a young woman caught in the turbulent events of her time, where she grapples with her emotions and the political machinations surrounding her impending union with the powerful Emperor Caracalla. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for personal agency in a world rife with tyranny and moral ambiguity. The opening of the book presents Melissa receiving the news that her father and brother have returned from slavery, a moment filled with hope that quickly dims as her brother Philip's poor health reveals the consequences of their ordeal. As Melissa navigates the complexities of her family’s reunion, she also contemplates her fate as a potential bride to Caesar amidst her deep affection for Diodoros, her true love. Her emotional turmoil escalates when she learns of her father's rising status and Caracalla's ruthless intentions. The gravity of her situation is compounded by the pressure to conform to the expectations of her father's newfound honor as senator, juxtaposed with her commitment to Diodoros, exploring the tension between personal desires and societal obligations in a turbulent historical landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 5537
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Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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