She yearns to be a healer. When an ambitious bishop accuses her of witchcraft, can she survive his dark plot?
Alexandria, AD 412. Selene longs to defy tradition. Haunted by memories of her mother and infant brother's deaths from a fever, the tenacious teen dreams of becoming a skilled physician. So she dons a daring disguise to seek out the patronage of the influential pagan philosopher, Hypatia.
Elated when her risky gambit pays off, Selene's eager pursuit of wisdom is made rocky by jealous male rivals and rioting Christians, Jews, and Egyptians. And as the unrest in the streets rises to festering new heights, the once-na�ve student quickly realizes she's being targeted by her mentor's enemies.
Will her tenderhearted efforts to save others leave her defenseless against their deadly accusations?
In this gritty and vivid novel, award-winning author Faith L. Justice spins an insightful tale anchored by the influential life of one of history's first female philosopher-mathematicians. After gazing at the often-brutal culture of her time through the lens of an ordinary family's choices, you'll emerge with a newfound understanding of this era of vast religious, social, and political change.
Selene of Alexandria is a meticulously researched work of historical fiction. If you like fast-paced action, well-crafted dialogue, and complex themes, then you'll adore Faith L. Justice's illuminating view into antiquity.
Show moreShe yearns to be a healer. When an ambitious bishop accuses her of witchcraft, can she survive his dark plot?
Alexandria, AD 412. Selene longs to defy tradition. Haunted by memories of her mother and infant brother's deaths from a fever, the tenacious teen dreams of becoming a skilled physician. So she dons a daring disguise to seek out the patronage of the influential pagan philosopher, Hypatia.
Elated when her risky gambit pays off, Selene's eager pursuit of wisdom is made rocky by jealous male rivals and rioting Christians, Jews, and Egyptians. And as the unrest in the streets rises to festering new heights, the once-na�ve student quickly realizes she's being targeted by her mentor's enemies.
Will her tenderhearted efforts to save others leave her defenseless against their deadly accusations?
In this gritty and vivid novel, award-winning author Faith L. Justice spins an insightful tale anchored by the influential life of one of history's first female philosopher-mathematicians. After gazing at the often-brutal culture of her time through the lens of an ordinary family's choices, you'll emerge with a newfound understanding of this era of vast religious, social, and political change.
Selene of Alexandria is a meticulously researched work of historical fiction. If you like fast-paced action, well-crafted dialogue, and complex themes, then you'll adore Faith L. Justice's illuminating view into antiquity.
Show moreFaith L. Justice writes award-winning novels, short stories, and articles in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has appeared in such publications as Salon.com, Writer's Digest, The Copperfield Review, and the Circles in the Hair anthology. She is a frequent contributor to Strange Horizons, Associate Editor for Space and Time Magazine, and co-founded a writer's workshop many more years ago than she likes to admit. For fun, she likes to dig in the dirt-her garden and various archaeological sites.
"Readers will be captivated. Fans of Gillian Bradshaw's classic The
Beacon at Alexandria may especially enjoy Selene and find a
promising new historical novelist who shares the same gift for
wonderfully researched, vividly evoked, good old-fashioned
storytelling."-Historical Novel Society
"The characters are well-drawn, the plot propels us forward, and
the writing carries us easily throughout the story. Even the
antagonist comes across as a fully fleshed out person. The
depiction of all the historical figures we see through Selene's
eyes and the level of authenticity is remarkable."-Historical Novel
Review
"Selene of Alexandria is pure fiction magic...I couldn't put this
book down... [It] made me laugh and cry, hope and despair."-Story
Circle Book Reviews
"This book is outstanding, not just for a first novel, but for any
novel. Once you've read it, I'm sure you'll join me in waiting
impatiently to read Justice's next project!"-Lacuna: Journal of
Historical Fiction
"Selene of Alexandria does what historical fiction does best-weave
historical fact, real-life historical figures, and attention to
detail with page-turning, plot-driven fiction."-The Copperfield
Review
"The author has weaved a brilliant tale that brings to life this
fascinating era, complete with never-to-be-forgotten characters,
unrequited love, and the desire of one woman to overcome adversity.
It is a story that picks up momentum with each page until it
reaches a very explosive ending. Highly recommended."-History and
Women
"I am enthralled with the work of this author... [She writes] with
beauty, brilliance, and brutal honesty. Run to the bookstore and
buy this for yourself."-BookPleasures.com
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