Publisher's Synopsis
Ligia is a novel written by Charles Gordon Hewitt and published in 1907. The story is set in ancient Rome and revolves around the life of a young woman named Ligia. She is a beautiful and virtuous maiden who is taken captive by the Roman emperor Nero and falls in love with a Christian man named Marcus Vinicius. The novel explores the conflicts between the pagan and Christian beliefs of the time, as well as the struggles of the characters to navigate their own personal desires and societal expectations. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and its historical accuracy, as well as its themes of love, faith, and redemption. Overall, Ligia is a timeless tale of romance and religious conviction set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating eras in human history.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.
