In Jerusalem in the aftermath of the Crucifixion, a small band of disciples is struggling to spread Christianity. Into the city comes Flavius Quinctilius Silvanus, a hedonistic young centurion whose father is an important Roman senator. Flavius has been promoted to Tribune and given an ultimatum to change his ways or be disowned. In a tavern, Flavius encounters Al-Maisan, a beautiful, enigmatic dancing girl. He is smitten, but their blossoming love affair is cut short when she disappears…
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A gripping story of romance, faith, brutality and bravery. The first book in the Power and the Glory trilogy.