02276cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450032001412640051001733000047002243360026002713370026002973380036003235000031003595080044003905201313004345340045017476530052017926530048018447000028018928560042019205531UtSlPG20260610133140.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aEbers, Georg,d1837-189812aA Thorny Path — Volume 02 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aThis eBook was produced by David Widger  a"A Thorny Path — Volume 02" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book delves into themes of love, morality, and social issues set against the rich backdrop of ancient Alexandria during the reign of Caesar. It follows the intertwining lives of several characters, particularly focusing on the romance between Melissa and Diodoros, amidst the political tensions and cultural practices of their time.  The second volume continues to explore the complexities of familial ties, love, and societal constraints. After a festive night celebrating the Eleusinian mysteries, Melissa becomes anxious about her brother Alexander, who faces danger due to an overheard jest about Caesar. A series of events lead her to encounter the Christian community in Alexandria, revealing the tensions between different belief systems during this era. Meanwhile, Diodoros, who is injured after a reckless interaction with a dog, becomes a focal point for Melissa's affections as she grapples with her feelings for both him and her loyalty to her family. The narrative weaves together elements of love, fear, and the struggle for identity in a world filled with external pressures, providing a poignant view of a society on the brink of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEgypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction  aGerman fiction -- Translations into English1 aBell, Clara,d1834-192740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5531