The Beasts Of Ephesus (1892) - James Brand - Bog

The Beasts of Ephesus is a novel written by James Brand in 1892. The story is set in ancient Ephesus, a city in modern-day Turkey, during the time of the Roman Empire. The book follows the life of a young Greek woman named Daphne, who is sold into slavery after her family falls into debt. Daphne is purchased by a wealthy Roman senator named Lucius, who takes her as his concubine.As Daphne adjusts to her new life, she discovers that there are dark secrets hidden within the walls of Lucius' villa. The senator is a member of a secret society that practices dark magic and worships the ancient gods of Ephesus. Lucius and his fellow members of the society regularly sacrifice animals to these gods, and Daphne soon realizes that she may be the next victim.As the story progresses, Daphne becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the Roman Empire and restore the power of the ancient gods. Along the way, she falls in love with a young gladiator named Marcus, who is also caught up in the conspiracy. Together, they must navigate a treacherous web of lies and deceit to uncover the truth about the Beasts of Ephesus and put an end to their reign of terror.The Beasts of Ephesus is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and ancient magic that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. James Brand's vivid descriptions of ancient Ephesus bring the city to life, and his characters are richly drawn and complex. This book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and fantasy alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.