02237cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450032001412640051001733000047002243360026002713370026002973380036003235000031003595080044003905201245004345340045016796530052017246530048017767000028018248560042018529990017018945538UtSlPG20260610133140.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aEbers, Georg,d1837-189812aA Thorny Path — Volume 09 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 09" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel set in the Roman Empire, likely written during the late 19th century. The book navigates themes of love, loyalty, and political intrigue in the context of ancient Alexandria, exploring how personal relationships are affected by larger sociopolitical dynamics, particularly surrounding the contentious figure of Caracalla.  In this volume, the central characters grapple with the repercussions of Caracalla's interest in Melissa, leading to a tumultuous atmosphere in Alexandria. Alexander, Melissa's brother, struggles with feelings of despair and guilt, feeling alienated from his community due to his perceived association with the emperor. Meanwhile, tensions rise within the city as the populace reacts to a royal command forcing Melissa into a public role. As the story unfolds, relationships strain and friendships are tested, culminating in a dramatic and politically charged spectacle at the Amphitheater that blends personal stakes with the broader turmoil of Roman governance. The actions of the characters reflect their desire for dignity and self-determination against the oppressive backdrop of imperial authority. (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/5538  c47569d47569