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Beacon at Alexandria (The Hera Series) by Gillian Bradshaw
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Beacon at Alexandria (The Hera Series)

by Gillian Bradshaw

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Charis, a well-born daughter of the eastern Roman Empire, is fascinated by medicine. To escape an unwanted marriage, she disguises herself as a eunuch and goes to Alexandria to become a doctor.

A wonderfully written historical novel. ( )
readinggeek451 | Jun 11, 2009 |  
Charis, a well-born daughter of the eastern Roman Empire, is fascinated by medicine. To escape an unwanted marriage, she disguises herself as a eunuch and goes to Alexandria to become a doctor.

A wonderfully written historical novel. ( )
| Jun 7, 2009 | edit | |  
In einer aufregenden Zeit des Umbruchs, am Ende des 4. Jahrhunderts, erlebt die junge Charis ein abenteuerliches Schicksal. Um einem machtgierigen Stadthalter zu entgehen, muß die schöne, heilkundige Frau fliehen. Als Mann verkleidet gelangt sie nach Alexandria und avanciert ausgerechnet zum Militärarzt. Wegen ihrer besonderen Heilkunst wird sie verehrt - bis sie sich haltlos in einen Mann verliebt. Ein hinreißend erzählter Roman, der eine turbulente Epoche farbenprächtig ausgestalte
Prueni | May 18, 2009 |  
Historical novel of a woman seeking a medical education during later years of Roman empire.
p4style | Aug 3, 2007 |  
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