Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 124 Ebers, Georg 1837 1898 Ebers, Georg Moritz Ebers, George Moritz Bell, Clara 1834 1927 A Thorny Path — Volume 10 This eBook was produced by David Widger "A Thorny Path — Volume 10" by Georg Ebers is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work continues a rich narrative set in ancient Rome, depicting the complexities of love, ambition, betrayal, and the political intrigue surrounding the characters, notably focusing on the dynamics between the protagonists and the emperor Caracalla. Ebers is known for his elaborate storytelling and detailed character development, making this volume a part of a larger exploration of human experiences against the backdrop of a historically significant period. In this volume, the story unfolds amidst tensions and tumult as characters grapple with romantic entanglements and the dire consequences of their choices. Melissa finds herself torn between her heart's affection for Diodoros and the looming threat of Caracalla's unwanted advances, which transform her life into a precarious balance of fidelity and survival. Meanwhile, Alexander, her brother, contemplates feelings of shame and betrayal as his actions are misconstrued amid the political machinations of the court. The narrative tension escalates with the climactic events in the Circus, the threat of Caesar's wrath, and the eventual unraveling of familial bonds, leading to a crescendo of emotional turmoil and life-altering decisions that could seal their fates. Ebers crafts a vivid tableau of ancient societal norms and personal dilemmas that resonate with universal themes, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction woven with intricate character studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (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 Category: Novels 126276 2025-08-03T04:37:28.477315 text/html 126097 2025-01-09T19:41:11.836374 text/html 122181 2025-08-03T04:37:33.548282 application/epub+zip 122622 2025-08-03T04:37:31.022310 application/epub+zip 104791 2025-08-03T04:37:29.992313 application/epub+zip 235866 2025-08-03T04:37:35.449285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226625 2025-08-03T04:37:32.933324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 180815 2022-09-03T07:44:56.450207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113244 2025-08-03T04:37:28.237316 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106314 2020-12-28T22:44:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18668 2025-08-03T04:37:35.581265 application/rdf+xml 13840 2025-08-03T04:37:30.479305 image/jpeg 3893 2025-08-03T04:37:30.237292 image/jpeg 43189 2020-12-28T22:44:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 120724 2025-08-03T04:37:28.488316 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 de.wikipedia en.wikipedia