Publisher's Synopsis
""The Eve of the Deluge"" is a historical novel written by H.W. Villiers Stuart. The story is set in the ancient city of Babylon, during the time of King Hammurabi. The narrative revolves around the lives of two main characters, a young Babylonian prince named Bel-Shar-Usur and a beautiful priestess named Ishtar.Bel-Shar-Usur is the son of the Babylonian king and is set to inherit the throne. However, he is not content with his life and yearns for adventure and excitement. One day, he meets Ishtar, a priestess of the goddess Ishtar, and falls in love with her. However, their love is forbidden, as Ishtar is sworn to celibacy.As the story progresses, the city of Babylon faces a looming threat of a catastrophic flood. Bel-Shar-Usur and Ishtar must work together to save the city and its people from the impending disaster. They face many challenges and obstacles along the way, including betrayal and treachery from those closest to them.""The Eve of the Deluge"" is a gripping tale of love, adventure, and survival set against the backdrop of ancient Babylon. The author's vivid descriptions of the city and its people transport the reader to a different time and place. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and ancient civilizations.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.
