The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem

The City of Delight is a novel by Elizabeth Miller that tells the story of the siege and fall of Jerusalem. The book is a love drama that follows the lives of two young people, Miriam and Marcus, who live in the city during the tumultuous period of its destruction by the Romans. Miriam is a beautiful and intelligent Jewish girl who falls in love with Marcus, a Roman soldier who is stationed in Jerusalem. Despite the religious and cultural differences between them, the two young lovers are drawn together by their passion for each other.As the Roman army surrounds the city and begins its siege, Miriam and Marcus must navigate the dangerous and volatile political climate of Jerusalem. They find themselves torn between their loyalty to their respective cultures and their love for each other. As the siege drags on, the couple faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including betrayal, violence, and the looming threat of death.The City of Delight is a gripping and emotional tale that explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming adversity. It offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in ancient Jerusalem, capturing the sights, sounds, and emotions of a city under siege. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, romance, or the history of the Middle East.1908. The book begins: The chief merchant of Ascalon stood in the guest-chamber of his house. Although it was a late winter day the old man was clad in the free white garments of a midsummer afternoon, for to the sorrow of Philistia the cold season of the year sixty-nine had been war, wet and miasmic. An old woman entering presently glanced at the closed windows of the apartment when she noted the flushed face of the merchant but she made no movement to have them opened. More than the warmth of the day was engaging the attention of the grave old man, and the woman, by dress and manner of equal rank with him, stood aside until he could give her a moment.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.