Serapis — Volume 06
The Hippodrome of Alexandria thunders with the clash of chariots and the roar of crowds in this vivid historical novel from master storyteller Georg Ebers. At the heart of the chaos rides Marcus, a young Christian determined to prove himself as a charioteer in a world that views his faith with suspicion and hostility. Against him stands Hippias, a champion whose skill is matched only by his arrogance. But beyond the dust and danger of the race track, a more private battle wages: Dada, a young woman of uncertain standing, finds herself captivated by Marcus, caught between her feelings and the rigid social divisions that separate them. As religious tensions between Christians and pagans explode across the city, these characters must navigate not only the perilous curves of the Hippodrome but the even more treacherous terrain of love, faith, and belonging in a world tearing itself apart.
