Of Love and Treason
Jamie Ogle
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Description
Valentine defies the emperor and becomes a hero . . . and the most wanted man in the empire. Compelled by his faith, he has nothing to lose, until a chance encounter with the daughter of a Roman jailor changes everything.Rome, AD 270. In the wake of the emperor's marriage ban, rumors swirl that there is one man brave enough to perform wedding ceremonies in secret. A public notarius and leader of an underground church, Valentine believes the emperor's edict unjust and risks his own life for the sake of his convictions. But as his fame grows, so do fears for his safety.
Iris, the daughter of a Roman jailor, believes regaining her sight will ease the mounting troubles at home. Her last hope rests in searching out Valentine and his church, but the danger of associating with people labeled a threat to the empire is great. Still, as Iris's new friends lead her to faith in God, Iris is drawn to Valentine and they both begin to hope for a future together beyond the treacherous empire.
But when a past debt and a staggering betrayal collide, Valentine, Iris, and everyone they love must fight for their lives . . . and wrestle with trusting a God who can restore sight yet does not always keep His followers from peril.
- Discussion questions for book clubs
- Retelling of the legend of St. Valentine
- First Christian historical romance novel set in ancient times by author Jamie Ogle
Product Details
Price
$16.99
$15.80
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Publish Date
January 23, 2024
Pages
400
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.1 X 1.0 inches | 0.75 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781496479679
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Jamie Ogle is a pre-dawn writer, homeschool mom by day, and reader by night. Inspired by her fascination with the storied history of faith, she writes historical fiction infused with hope, adventure, and courageous rebels. A Minnesota native, she now lives in Iowa with her husband and their three children, and she can usually be found gardening, beekeeping, and tromping through the woods.
Reviews
Ogle provides an illuminating peek at the lives of ordinary Romans. The author creates a fully dimensional St. Valentine, as well as feasible supporting characters and settings. A well-plotted story of politics and love set against the drama of the early Church.--Historical Novel Society
Love blooms . . . but is threatened by controversies, in Jamie Ogle's invigorating romance novel Of Love and Treason.--Foreword Reviews
Love blooms . . . but is threatened by controversies, in Jamie Ogle's invigorating romance novel Of Love and Treason.--Foreword Reviews