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- About the Author: Angela Hunt is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 160 books, with nearly 6 million copies sold worldwide.
- 384 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
- Series Name: The Emissaries
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In Nero's Rome, a catastrophic fire leaves Calandra reliant on a group of Christians. She grapples with her mistrust but finds herself indebted to those who helped rebuild her shattered world. When Nero blames the tragedy on the Jewish Messiah's followers, Calandra is forced to choose between right and wrong, friends and family, love and death.From the Back Cover
"I love the way Hunt weaves history throughout to bring readers into ancient times. The book is rich in detail, and the characters are fully rendered."--FRANCINE RIVERS, bestselling author of Redeeming Love on The Woman from LydiaIn Nero's Rome, Calandra helps her father, a renowned sculptor, complete the most significant commission of his illustrious career. But then a catastrophic fire nearly destroys the imperial city, leaving Calandra reliant on a group of Christians--unusual individuals unlike any she has encountered before. Intrigued by their worship of the Son of an invisible God, Calandra grapples with her mistrust, only to find herself indebted to these believers as they help her rebuild her shattered world.
When Emperor Nero begins constructing his opulent Golden House, the people of Rome grow resentful, suspecting him of starting the fire in order to clear the land for his immense palace. Needing a scapegoat, Nero points at those who follow the Jewish Messiah, forcing Calandra to make an impossible choice between right and wrong, friends and family, love and death.
About the Author
Angela Hunt is a New York Times bestselling author of more than 160 books, with nearly 6 million copies sold worldwide. Angela's novels have won or been nominated for the RWA RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Christian Book Award, and the HOLT Medallion. Four of her novels have received ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award, and Angela is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the Romantic Times Book Club and ACFW. Angela holds doctorates in biblical studies and theology. She and her husband make their home in Florida with mastiffs and chickens. Learn more at AngelaHuntBooks.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.08 Inches (H) x 5.96 Inches (W) x 1.11 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: The Emissaries
Sub-Genre: Christian
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 384
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Format: Paperback
Author: Angela Hunt
Language: English
Street Date: March 4, 2025
TCIN: 92968682
UPC: 9780764241581
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-0008
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Lucy Reynolds - 4 months ago
This is book three in The Emissaries series and could be read as a stand-alone although previous characters are in this book. Ms Hunt sweeps you away to Ancient Rome AD 64 and the fire during the reign of Nero. This is the first time I have read a book with this as the backdrop so I found it fascinating to learn the history. I love that the author contains notes at the end to supply answers to questions you might have. I am amazed at the research it must have taken to write this book. I love how intricately fact is woven with the fiction to produce a beautiful tapestry that leaves you weeping at times. I enjoyed Calandra’s journey to faith and how realistic she is portrayed. She shows how God’s love and mercy is greater than our sin. She is also faithful and caring of her father which is impressive to me. The descriptions during the fire were so realistic it was like you could see and feel the flames and the destruction to the people and their homes. A story that shakes you to your core as you feel a part of it. A well written story with realistic characters that bring history and the Bible to life before your eyes. I highly recommend. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Bethany House. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.