num_pages: 452
description: A prosperous trader, Marcus Lucianus Valerian has made a fortune providing sand and slaves for the Roman games. But Hadassah, a slave in his family's household, has enchanted him with her quiet beauty and her staunch faith in Christ. When Marcus' sister sends Hadassah to almost certain death in the games, Marcus feels that his life has been ripped apart. Now he is on his way to Jerusalem to find out more about Hadassah's god, unaware that a miracle awaits him back in Rome.The political intrigue of the imperial city provides a dramatic backdrop for Marcus' spiritual quest. This rich and unforgettable work achieves even greater impact through Richard Ferrone's dramatic narration.
language: English
title: An Echo in the Darkness
titlecomplete: An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion, #2)
characters: Julia Valerian, Marcus Lucianus Valerian, Hadassah
genres: Romance, Christian Romance, Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Romance, Historical, Christian, Fiction, Biblical Fiction, Faith
ratings_count: 52705
series: Mark of the Lion
awards: awardedAt: 788947200000
name: RITA Award by Romance Writers of America
category: Best Inspirational Romance
publisher: Tyndale