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Story Synopsis
When their tribe in Britain is conquered by the Romans, Bran and his young sister, Hilda, are taken to Rome and sold as slaves. Filled with anger, Bran grows to hate everyone except Hilda. Meanwhile, she hears stories of the Roman god, Saturn, and longs for the day when he will rule the world in a Golden Age where everyone will be happy and free. One day, an elderly slave takes Hilda to hear a prisoner named Paul and she learns of another God, a God who made the heavens and the earth and who loves slaves. What will it cost Hilda and Bran if they decide to follow this new God?
Story Setting: Ancient Rome in 63 A.D.
Notable People: Apostle Paul
Originally published in 1874; 145 pages; For Ages 8 - Adult
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Emma Leslie (1837-1909), whose actual name was Emma Dixon, was a prolific Victorian children's author who wrote over 100 books. Emma Leslie brought a strong Christian emphasis into her writing and many of her books were originally published by the Religious Tract Society.
Also by Emma Leslie:
Junior Church History Series
For Merrie England
The Magic Runes
Soldier Fritz
Through Stress and Strain
Church History Series
Before the Dawn
The Captives
Dearer Than Life
Elfreda the Saxon
Faithful, But Not Famous
From Bondage to Freedom
Leofwine the Monk
Glaucia the Greek Slave
Gytha's Message
The Martyr's Victory
Out of the Mouth of the Lion
Sowing Beside All Waters
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