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The time is 79AD, the place Pompeii. Lucius has lost his wife, Marina, and child in childbirth. Lucius, painter and slave in the house of Titus Cresentius finds he is alone. Not wanting any surprises he wants to remain alone in his grief and painting, but God has other plans. Wealthy Titus, living at the country villa, has just unexpectedly lost his wife, and decides to move his family to the villa in Pompeii. Eighteen year old Fabia is moving from the only home she has ever known. Considered an old maid, her first love and passion is the arts, especially painting, which is a craft for the slaves and never acceptable for women. But Fabia knows she will not be alone as her family and the family’s slaves are accompanying them. The slaves are treated as part of the family so Fabia is close to them as well, with Junia being her best friend and being great with child, and the twins Castor (Junia’s husband) and Pollox who are more like big brothers than slaves. Fabia is lost in her grief and not understanding her friends and family’s love for God, especially after the death of her mother. Arriving at the villa, Lucius greets his master and Lady Fabia. Fabia’s heart races as she can see he is a painter, since his finger nails are stained with paint, and wonders if he could share her passion for painting. Titus announces that he will indulge his daughter’s passion to paint at least till time when marriage can be arranged and that Lucius will be her tutor. A total surprise to Lucius, something he clearly does not want, but Fabia’s heart races. What does God have in store for their lives? Will Fabia come to love and trust the God of her parents and friends? What of this arranged marriage, or will love grow between Lucius and Fabia? This is truly an awesome book of fiction and romance. Helpful is the glossary in the back of the book to explain the historical words of the time. At times the story is a little predictable but still a page turner you won’t want to put down as excitement grows. Hang on for the climax, as it is not expected. Teen girls and women of all ages will enjoy the romance as it unfolds and teaches us to just trust God with our lives no matter what happens. The author J. N. Graham has written several novels and according to the book is clearly passionate about writing stories inspired by Jesus, as you will clearly see in the pages of this novel. Publisher: iUniverse |
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