Publisher's Synopsis
Alia is a historical novel written by Hugh Edward Pigott Platt and published in 1904. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and follows the life of a young girl named Alia. Alia is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is raised in a privileged household. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her father is accused of treason and sentenced to death. Alia is forced to flee Rome and live in hiding, fearing for her own safety.As she travels through the countryside, Alia meets a group of Christians who introduce her to their faith. She becomes a devout follower and is eventually baptized. Alia also falls in love with a fellow Christian named Marcus, but their happiness is short-lived when they are captured by Roman soldiers.Alia and Marcus are taken to Rome to face trial for their beliefs. They are subjected to torture and persecution, but they remain steadfast in their faith. In the end, Alia and Marcus are sentenced to death in the arena, where they are martyred for their Christian beliefs.The novel explores themes of faith, persecution, and the struggle for survival in ancient Rome. It also offers a glimpse into the lives of early Christians and their struggle to practice their beliefs in a hostile environment. Overall, Alia is a gripping tale of courage and faith that will appeal to readers of historical fiction and Christian literature.This Book Is In English And In Portuguese.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.