In Roman Alexandria, Melissa keeps house for her father Heron, an old gem-cutter, and her brothers. When the Emperor Caracalla arrives in the city, her family is drawn into his court, and Melissa must walk a dangerous path between the tyrant’s favour and the safety of those she loves, among Christians, philosophers and the city’s turbulent crowds.
A richly detailed novel of the ancient world by the Egyptologist-novelist behind An Egyptian Princess. Download the free EPUB.