02379cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450032001412640051001733000047002243360026002713370026002973380036003235000031003595080044003905201387004345340045018216530052018666530048019187000028019668560042019949990017020365535UtSlPG20260610133140.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aEbers, Georg,d1837-189812aA Thorny Path — Volume 06 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 06" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in ancient times, focusing on a character named Melissa who seeks to navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Roman Empire, particularly under the volatile rule of Emperor Caracalla. The opening chapters introduce Melissa as she confronts Caracalla, who is tormented by pain, and establishes a complex relationship infused with elements of sympathy, fear, and manipulation.  The beginning of the narrative features a dynamic and intense interaction between Melissa and Emperor Caracalla, illustrating the psychological drama at play. While waiting to speak with the emperor, Melissa displays bravery, reflecting both her innocence and her strength in the face of danger. As Caracalla struggles with physical agony and engages in heated conversations about identity and power, Melissa becomes a pivotal figure in this chaotic environment. The emperor's belief that Melissa is the reincarnation of his long-lost love, Roxana, adds a layer of supernatural intrigue to their relationship. This opening segment effectively sets up themes of fate, power dynamics, and the personal stakes at play, as Melissa navigates her desire to protect her imprisoned family while entangled with Caracalla's whims. (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/5535  c47566d47566