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Nonna: A Story of the Days of Julian the Apostate is a historical novel written by Ellen Palmer. The book is set in the 4th century AD during the reign of Julian the Apostate, who was the last pagan emperor of Rome. The story follows the life of Nonna, a young woman who is born into a wealthy pagan family in Alexandria, Egypt. Nonna is a devout follower of the goddess Isis and is deeply committed to her faith.When Nonna’s father dies, her mother remarries a Christian man, and Nonna is forced to convert to Christianity. Nonna struggles to reconcile her new faith with her devotion to Isis, and she finds herself drawn to the teachings of Julian, who is promoting a return to pagan worship. Nonna becomes involved in the political and religious turmoil of the time, and she must navigate the dangers of a society torn between Christianity and paganism.As Nonna’s story unfolds, the reader is given a vivid portrayal of life in the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD. The book explores themes of faith, love, and loyalty, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in history. Overall, Nonna: A Story of the Days of Julian the Apostate is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers interested in historical fiction and ancient 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.
