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050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aEbers, Georg,
_d1837-1898
245 1 2 _aA Thorny Path — Volume 06
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction
653 _aGerman fiction -- Translations into English
700 1 _aBell, Clara,
_d1834-1927
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5535
999 _c47566
_d47566