Trunk of Scrolls: Paths of Faith and Fire (A Historical Adventure in Church-Era Byzantium)

A young man with a secret. A girl in search of wealth. A trunk of forbidden scriptures.BASED ON HISTORICAL EVENTSAD 526 A cataclysmic earthquake destroys ancient Antioch, hurling young nobleman Marcellus and his beloved neighbor Byziana into a merciless world of ruin and survival.Desperate for safety, Byziana clings to one dream: reach Constantinople and claim the grand mansion promised by the legendary general Belisarius—her ticket to rebuilding the wealth and joy stolen by the earthquake. Marcellus swears to take her there safely, but he alone knows a truth that could destroy her hope in that man forever—a secret he cannot tell.As they brave the treacherous wilds of Byzantine Anatolia, Marcellus crosses blades and risks his life to keep the family alive. It seems that God himself is against them. Their trunk full of ancient scrolls holds the key to a way out of the dangers pummeling them. But will they discover this in time?Filled with barbarians, wolves, chariot races, ancient Chinese healers, deadly earthquakes, sword-clashing adventures, spiritual questions, ancient saints, and wise counselors, this exciting story is of friendship forged in fire.A sweeping standalone epic of relentless suspense, family commitment, and life-changing adventure, Trunk of Scrolls: Paths of Faith and Fire is packed with dozens of stunning illustrations, maps, and diagrams across 512 pages.Strap on your sandals. Your journey awaits!Take and Read—today! Read more