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The Actor King: Journey to Alexandria - Couverture souple

Cahall, Lorna

 
9780595522224: The Actor King: Journey to Alexandria
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ISBN 10 : 059552222X ISBN 13 : 9780595522224
Editeur : iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

The early second century finds the charismatic actor, Tullius Arruns Priscus and his troupe settled in Daphne, a wealthy suburb of Antioch. The cast is preparing for its next production featuring the god Dionysus. Lucia, Tullius' freedwoman and adopted daughter, practices her piece on the lyre while the dwarf Pacuvius acts out the song and Kepi leads the dancers. From the outside, it appears all is well for this rich tapestry of characters.But tragedy soon befalls the group. Lucia is kidnapped in retaliation. Aishe, the wife of the troupe's manager, Mercurius, is murdered when Kepi learns that her mother has been murdered by Aishe's mother in Alexandria. In an effort to find Lucia and bring Aishe home for burial, the troupe leaves Antioch and sails across the Mediterranean to Alexandria. The journey is anything but serene and calm. It's a wild ride across the seas where Tullius and company must, among other trials, survive a shipwreck and robbers. This work of historical fiction offers new light on the rich and passionate time of the early second century, where adventure, betrayal, treachery and ritual are common in this ancient world.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The early second century finds the charismatic actor, Tullius Arruns Priscus and his troupe settled in Daphne, a wealthy suburb of Antioch. The cast is preparing for its next production featuring the god Dionysus. Lucia, Tullius' freedwoman and adopted daughter, practices her piece on the lyre while the dwarf Pacuvius acts out the song and Kepi leads the dancers. From the outside, it appears all is well for this rich tapestry of characters.But tragedy soon befalls the group. Lucia is kidnapped in retaliation. Aishe, the wife of the troupe's manager, Mercurius, is murdered when Kepi learns that her mother has been murdered by Aishe's mother in Alexandria. In an effort to find Lucia and bring Aishe home for burial, the troupe leaves Antioch and sails across the Mediterranean to Alexandria. The journey is anything but serene and calm. It's a wild ride across the seas where Tullius and company must, among other trials, survive a shipwreck and robbers. This work of historical fiction offers new light on the rich and passionate time of the early second century, where adventure, betrayal, treachery and ritual are common in this ancient world.

Biographie de l'auteur

Lorna Cahall earned an MA in art history and ancient history and studied the mysterious images of women's ritual left by ancient artists. She has written manuals and given workshops on labyrinths, women's studies, and the goddess. Cahall is writing A Fish in the Dust, sequel to The Actor King.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
059552222X
ISBN 13 
9780595522224
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
228
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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