{"product_id":"selene-of-alexandria-9780917053191","title":"Selene of Alexandria","description":"\u003cp\u003e In A.D. 412 Alexandria, against the backdrop of a city torn by religious and political strife, Selene struggles to achieve her dream of becoming a physician-an unlikely goal for an upper class Christian girl. Hypatia, the famed Lady Philosopher of Alexandria and the Prefect Orestes offer their patronage and protection. But will it be enough to save Selene from murderous riots, the machinations of a charismatic bishop and-most dangerous of all-her own impulsive nature?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers will be captivated  by] wonderfully researched, vividly evoked, good old-fashioned storytelling.\" -\u003cem\u003eThe Historical Novel Society\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is outstanding \"-\u003cem\u003eLacuna: Journal of Historical Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Does what historical fiction does best-weave historical fact, real-life historical figures, and attention to detail with page-turning, plot-driven fiction.\"-\u003cem\u003eThe Copperfield Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJustice, Faith L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - FAITH L. JUSTICE writes award-winning fiction and articles in Brooklyn, New York. Her work appeared in such publications as Salon.com, Writer's Digest, and The Copperfield Review. She's Chair of the New York City Chapter of the Historical Novel Society and Associate Editor for Space and Time Magazine. For fun, Faith likes to dig in the dirt-her garden and various archaeological sites. Sample her work, check out her blog or ask Faith a question at her website: www.faithljustice.com","brand":"Raggedy Moon Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860085412114,"sku":"9780917053191","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_65d1ed76-d19f-45ca-8f98-13f65afc8b69.jpg?v=1737569409","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/selene-of-alexandria-9780917053191","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}