H. Rider Haggard · 1903 · exile

H. Rider Haggard's 1903 novel. Set in the days of the Jewish revolt against Rome, the Christian maiden Miriam is caught up in the siege and fall of Jerusalem, sold into slavery, and carried from the Dead Sea shore to Caesarea and at last to Rome itself - her faith and love tested against the cruelty of an empire.

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   The Dead Sea

   The Essene community by the Dead Sea where Miriam is raised in safety before the war engulfs Judea.

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   Jerusalem

   The holy city, besieged and destroyed by the legions of Titus, where Miriam is taken captive.

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   Caesarea

   The Roman port of Judea, from which the captives of Jerusalem are shipped away.

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   Rome

   The imperial capital, destination of the enslaved and the plundered treasure of the Temple.