by Marcus ColesPublish: Jul 30, 2021Series: In the Fullness of TimeHistorical FictionChristian Fiction
Book Overview
It is the first century AD and the iron grip of the Roman Empire is tightening around the lands of the Great Sea. Varius is a young Roman soldier, satisfied with his comfortable life in the Eternal City. When he is thrust from the family home, he ends up on a ship bound for Egypt. Here he will garrison the coastal town of Alex... andria under the shadow of Pharos and the Great Library.
Eliashib is a revered scribe and Pharisee. He is fiercely ambitious and desperate to take over the leadership of his local synagogue. He is determined in his task but there are many who stand in his way.
In the coastal town of Joppa, Sarah and Shifra struggle to survive in a man’s world. The feisty mother and her daughter have a choice to make: when tragedy engulfs the family, should they leave home and head for the Holy City?
Their paths cross at a time when Emperor Tiberius is troubled by strange portents in his dreams. Soon the little Jewish province of Judea will become the centre of the world.read more
Historical MysteryAction & AdventureHistorical FictionChristian FictionTeen & Young Adult
BIOGRAPHY In recent years I have discovered a love for reading novels. When I was younger I didn't read a lot but when I did read it was always a biography or a non-fiction History book. Now I love reading stories in all sorts of genres from historical fiction to gothic to crime. I have a particular fondness for Victorian lite... rature. I love Conan Doyle's stuff and Jules Verne. I have also really enjoyed the classic gothic novels such as Dracula and The Monk. My favourite book of all time is the Robe and my favourite author is Agatha Christie. My modern favourites are Wilbur Smith, C. J Sansom, Ken Follett and George R. R. Martin
I used to teach History in the north east of England but left to pursue a career in law enforcement. I write in my spare time. Writing novels set in the past feels like a perfect way to combine some of the things I love doing. I also love spending time with my young family and watching sport.read more