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The Lily and the Lyre
July 18, 64 As Rome burns, a young woman flees from the approaching flames . . .
From that moment on, Julia Hadrianus's life changes forever. Before the fire, she enjoyed living the life of the extremely wealthy. But after the inferno's destruction, everything she holds dear vanishes in smoke and flames . . .
Her culture is so steeped in idolatry that pagan beliefs darken her soul. But truth shines into her heart when she learns about the Creator from the Apostle Paul's friends, Aquila and Priscilla.
Now a believer in Jesus, she's torn between her desire to follow the Lord and her love for the brave tribune who rescued her during the fire.
Nero, the singing tyrant who rules the empire, considers himself a god worthy of worship. He seeks to destroy those he blames for the disaster . . . anyone who won't honor him as a deity.
If he discovers Julia's faith in Christ, she'll face a gruesome death in the arena. But how long can she hide from soldiers who are searching everywhere in Rome for believers?
This suspenseful Christian Roman history novel is based on first-century documents written by Tacitus and Suetonius.
Click the Buy Now button to read Pat Wagner's page-turning Christian inspirational Roman history novel.
From that moment on, Julia Hadrianus's life changes forever. Before the fire, she enjoyed living the life of the extremely wealthy. But after the inferno's destruction, everything she holds dear vanishes in smoke and flames . . .
Her culture is so steeped in idolatry that pagan beliefs darken her soul. But truth shines into her heart when she learns about the Creator from the Apostle Paul's friends, Aquila and Priscilla.
Now a believer in Jesus, she's torn between her desire to follow the Lord and her love for the brave tribune who rescued her during the fire.
Nero, the singing tyrant who rules the empire, considers himself a god worthy of worship. He seeks to destroy those he blames for the disaster . . . anyone who won't honor him as a deity.
If he discovers Julia's faith in Christ, she'll face a gruesome death in the arena. But how long can she hide from soldiers who are searching everywhere in Rome for believers?
This suspenseful Christian Roman history novel is based on first-century documents written by Tacitus and Suetonius.
Click the Buy Now button to read Pat Wagner's page-turning Christian inspirational Roman history novel.
362 pages, Paperback
Published January 14, 2020
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October 3, 2020
Truly Inspiring Read!
If you want to read a book that is filled with love, grace, and forgiveness, this is the one. You’ll find yourself getting to know the small group of Christians as they grow in the Lord and then reading as fast as you can to see what becomes of their lives in the end. Will they die for Christ? A must read!
If you want to read a book that is filled with love, grace, and forgiveness, this is the one. You’ll find yourself getting to know the small group of Christians as they grow in the Lord and then reading as fast as you can to see what becomes of their lives in the end. Will they die for Christ? A must read!
June 28, 2020
Great beginning!
Overall, a book I am glad I read. Just a little too drawn out as the story developed. Great ending but took a lot of patience to get there.
Overall, a book I am glad I read. Just a little too drawn out as the story developed. Great ending but took a lot of patience to get there.
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