T. L. Higley
1) City on fire
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"In the coastal town of Pompeii, a new gladiator prepares to fight. But this gladiator hides a deadly secret: she's a runaway Jewish slave girl named Ariella, disguised as a young boy. A savvy fighter, Ariella determines to triumph in the arena, knowing her life will be forfeit should anyone uncover the truth. Cato, a wealthy politician, moved to Pompeii after tiring of the corruption in Rome. But he soon learns that Pompeii is just as corrupt, and...
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The year is 39 BC. Orphaned at birth, Lydia lives in Cleopatra's palace at the demand of Cleopatra and her royal child, the son of Julius Caesar. But her beauty is becoming a liability to the aging queen, and the visiting King Herod's undisguised interest makes matters worse. When Lydia's mentor is murdered, she inherits a daunting task. She must leave the nearest thing she's had to family and flee to Jerusalem. And the future of the Israelites depends...
