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Love's Martyr (1886)

Love's Martyr (1886)

Alma-Tadema, Laurence

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ISBN10: 1164885227
ISBN13: 9781164885221
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Love's Martyr is a novel written by Laurence Alma-Tadema and first published in 1886. The story is set in ancient Rome and follows the love affair between a young Christian girl named Agatha and a Roman soldier named Quintus. Despite the dangers and social taboos surrounding their relationship, the two fall deeply in love and struggle to keep their romance alive. As Agatha becomes more involved in the Christian faith, she faces persecution from the Roman authorities, who view her beliefs as a threat to their power. Quintus, torn between his loyalty to Rome and his love for Agatha, must decide whether to stand by her side or betray her to save his own life. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and sacrifice, as well as the clash of cultures between the early Christian community and the Roman Empire. Alma-Tadema's vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and the characters' emotional struggles make for a compelling and thought-provoking read. Love's Martyr is considered a classic of historical fiction and a must-read for fans of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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