Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 123 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Bell, Clara 1834 1927 A Thorny Path — Volume 02 This eBook was produced by David Widger "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.) Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Historical Novels 131878 2025-07-03T04:34:31.684333 text/html 131699 2025-01-09T19:40:05.254202 text/html 125190 2025-07-03T04:34:36.715294 application/epub+zip 125803 2025-07-03T04:34:34.222260 application/epub+zip 107455 2025-07-03T04:34:33.209309 application/epub+zip 241064 2025-07-03T04:34:38.566271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230716 2025-07-03T04:34:36.108234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184688 2022-09-03T07:43:51.135215 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117820 2025-07-03T04:34:31.449284 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112880 2020-12-28T22:43:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18674 2025-07-03T04:34:38.767230 application/rdf+xml 13838 2025-07-03T04:34:33.686269 image/jpeg 3908 2025-07-03T04:34:33.448244 image/jpeg 45507 2020-12-28T22:43:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 123700 2025-07-03T04:34:31.696305 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia de.wikipedia