The Robe

<strong>The <em>New York Times</em> Bestseller Lloyd C. Douglas's <em>The Robe</em> is the classic novel about the Roman soldier Marcellus who wins Jesus Christ's robe as a gambling prize after the crucifixion -- and the basis for the Academy Award-nominated film starring Richard Burton.</strong><br/><br/>After acquiring Christ's Robe Marcellus then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the Nazarene's garment -- a quest that reaches to the very roots and heart of Christianity and is set against the vividly limned background of ancient Rome. <br/><br/>Here is a timeless story of adventure faith and romance a tale of spiritual longing and ultimate redemption.