Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 56 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Bell, Clara 1834 1927 A Thorny Path — Volume 10 Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "A Thorny Path — Volume 10" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work continues a rich narrative set in ancient Rome, depicting the complexities of love, ambition, betrayal, and the political intrigue surrounding the characters, notably focusing on the dynamics between the protagonists and the emperor Caracalla. Ebers is known for his elaborate storytelling and detailed character development, making this volume a part of a larger exploration of human experiences against the backdrop of a historically significant period. In this volume, the story unfolds amidst tensions and tumult as characters grapple with romantic entanglements and the dire consequences of their choices. Melissa finds herself torn between her heart's affection for Diodoros and the looming threat of Caracalla's unwanted advances, which transform her life into a precarious balance of fidelity and survival. Meanwhile, Alexander, her brother, contemplates feelings of shame and betrayal as his actions are misconstrued amid the political machinations of the court. The narrative tension escalates with the climactic events in the Circus, the threat of Caesar's wrath, and the eventual unraveling of familial bonds, leading to a crescendo of emotional turmoil and life-altering decisions that could seal their fates. Ebers crafts a vivid tableau of ancient societal norms and personal dilemmas that resonate with universal themes, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction woven with intricate character studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 126104 126031 2024-10-03T05:38:06.465471 2023-10-03T05:44:30.417592 text/html text/html 126097 126024 2024-10-03T05:38:06.687471 2023-10-03T05:44:30.559573 text/html text/html 122107 2024-10-03T05:38:12.477423 application/epub+zip 122627 2024-10-03T05:38:09.628445 application/epub+zip 104795 2024-10-03T05:38:08.473456 application/epub+zip 235890 2024-10-03T05:38:14.533407 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226625 2024-10-03T05:38:11.659436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180815 2022-09-03T07:44:56.450207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113244 113222 2024-10-03T05:38:06.214460 2023-10-03T05:44:30.255564 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 106314 2020-12-28T22:44:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 43189 2020-12-28T22:44:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20527 2024-10-03T05:38:14.667429 application/rdf+xml 13840 2024-10-03T05:38:09.016431 image/jpeg 3893 2024-10-03T05:38:08.744465 image/jpeg 120658 2024-10-03T05:38:06.699458 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia