The Son Of A Star

The Son Of A Star: A Romance Of The Second Century is a novel written by Benjamin Ward Richardson and published in 1888. The story is set in the second century and follows the life of a young man named Glaucus, who is the son of a Roman senator and a Jewish mother. Glaucus is torn between his loyalty to Rome and his love for his mother's people, the Jews.As the story progresses, Glaucus becomes involved in a love affair with a beautiful Jewish woman named Miriam. Their relationship is complicated by their cultural differences and the political tensions between Rome and Judea. Glaucus must navigate his way through these challenges while also dealing with the expectations of his family and society.The novel is a historical romance that explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural identity. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Rome and Judea, and offers insights into the political and social dynamics of the time. The Son Of A Star is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance.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.