Callista : a Tale of the Third Century

Set in North Africa during the third century AD the novel tells the story of a young Christian woman named Callista who lives in a society dominated by the Roman Empire. Callista's faith is tested when she falls in love with a pagan man named Agellius. As their relationship develops Callista grapples with the conflicting demands of her Christian beliefs and her growing affection for Agellius. Against the backdrop of political and religious upheaval Callista faces persecution and danger as she struggles to remain true to her faith while navigating the complexities of love and loyalty. The novel explores themes of religious conviction moral dilemmas and the clash of cultures in the ancient world.