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Title: No. XIII; or, The Story of the Lost Vestal

Alternate Title: Number 13; or, The Story of the Lost Vestal

Alternate Title: Number Thirteen; or, The Story of the Lost Vestal

Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
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Summary: "No. XIII; or, The Story of the Lost Vestal" by Emma Marshall is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the life and trials of a lost Vestal Virgin, identified only as "Number Thirteen," who confronts the intersection of ancient paganism and the early Christian faith. The narrative unfolds amidst the backdrop of Roman Britain, exploring themes of faith, sacrifice, and the struggles of women in a tumultuous society. At the start of the novel, the city of Verulam is depicted in a strange silence as its streets empty out, with citizens flocking to witness a public execution. The scene is set in the home of Severus, a Roman noble, where his wife, Cæcilia, and their daughter, Hyacintha, remain oblivious to the grim event unfolding outside. Amidst conversations about the expected death of the martyr Alban, we are introduced to Ebba, the British slave, who grapples with her feelings about the persecuted Christians. The opening establishes a rich blend of personal concerns and societal issues, hinting at the deep conflicts that will arise as the characters navigate the dangers of religious persecution and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Marshall, Emma, 1830-1899

EBook No.: 62548

Published: Jul 3, 2020

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. -- Fiction

Subject: Vestal virgins -- Fiction

Subject: Christian converts -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: No. XIII; or, The Story of the Lost Vestal

Alternate Title: Number 13; or, The Story of the Lost Vestal

Alternate Title: Number Thirteen; or, The Story of the Lost Vestal

Note: Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "No. XIII; or, The Story of the Lost Vestal" by Emma Marshall is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the life and trials of a lost Vestal Virgin, identified only as "Number Thirteen," who confronts the intersection of ancient paganism and the early Christian faith. The narrative unfolds amidst the backdrop of Roman Britain, exploring themes of faith, sacrifice, and the struggles of women in a tumultuous society. At the start of the novel, the city of Verulam is depicted in a strange silence as its streets empty out, with citizens flocking to witness a public execution. The scene is set in the home of Severus, a Roman noble, where his wife, Cæcilia, and their daughter, Hyacintha, remain oblivious to the grim event unfolding outside. Amidst conversations about the expected death of the martyr Alban, we are introduced to Ebba, the British slave, who grapples with her feelings about the persecuted Christians. The opening establishes a rich blend of personal concerns and societal issues, hinting at the deep conflicts that will arise as the characters navigate the dangers of religious persecution and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Marshall, Emma, 1830-1899

EBook No.: 62548

Published: Jul 3, 2020

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. -- Fiction

Subject: Vestal virgins -- Fiction

Subject: Christian converts -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.