A Thorny Path — Volume 02
In ancient Alexandria under Caesar's shadow, Melissa faces impossible choices. Her brother Alexander has uttered a dangerous jest about the Roman ruler, and enemies are listening. As she scrambles to protect him, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Diodoros, a young man whose reckless encounter with a dog has left him injured and dependent on her care. In tending his wounds, Melissa must confront her growing feelings while remaining loyal to her family. The narrative deepens as she discovers Alexandria's hidden Christian community, revealing the tensions between ancient pagan traditions and the rising new faith. Ebers weaves a compelling tale of love caught between personal desire and familial duty, set against a city teeming with political intrigue and religious transformation.
