Medina Maiden of Ephesus by Contessa Elinor De Torri Hudson, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

The events and lifestyloes of important cities as Ephesus Rome Jerusalem and Samaria as they were 2000 years ago come alive thru the eyes of a young girl named Medina daughter of a wealthy vineyard owner living a carefree life in Ephesus a bustling seaport until her sixteenth year when a devastating earthquake destroyed most of the city Her family except for her grandmother survived Tiberius Emperor of Rome comes to assess the damage His wife slightly related to Medinas imother is the reason for his visit offering to take Medina with him to Rome With parents consent Medina goes to Rome Once there she is subjected to violence and assaults She faked a suicide and with help from a friend escapes to Jerusalem Looking for her friend who has eloped with a jewish flutemaker she finds her in Samaria at a time when Jesus is preaching there From that moment on her life is changed Love comes along together with her newfound religion Thu her sweet personality she quickly finds people s able to follow her newfound path Tiberius goes into Exile A new emperor rules Rome Again Medina finds herself in Rome living with hdr husband at the palace as he is the veterinarian of the Emperors animals Being able to get information about the roundups of the Christians for Arena events and while searching for Jesus roibe Medina is able to help many of them escape for which she must pay a bitter price This is a love story A heartwarming account of a courageous girl named Medina Once you have met her you will never forget her | Medina Maiden of Ephesus by Contessa Elinor De Torri Hudson, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters