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Pearl-Maiden - A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem - cover

Pearl-Maiden - A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem

H. Rider Haggard

Publisher: 책보요여

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H. Rider Haggard's "Pearl Maiden: A Tale Of The Fall of Jerusalem" immerses readers in the tumultuous events of Jerusalem's fall in 70 AD, following the journey of Miriam, a young Christian woman entangled in the political and religious strife of her time. Rich descriptions vividly bring ancient Jerusalem to life as Miriam grapples with her identity and beliefs in the face of persecution, making this historical novel a timeless classic.
Available since: 10/31/2023.
Print length: 500 pages.

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