num_pages: 344
description: Petra the wondrous ancient city carved from the mountains of modern Jordan is at the height of its glory in this gripping historical novel by T. L. Higley. A young widow Cassia and her son Alexander have arrived there seeking protection with her late husband's estranged family. But when Cassia discovers the man she married was heir to the throne the power-hungry Queen Hagiru plots to murder Alexander so that her own child will someday rule. The queen priestess of the sun-god Dushrat calls on demonic powers in her quest but Cassia is prepared for the fierce spiritual battle to save her son joining a Roman named Julian and his community of believers in the Jewish Messiah. Together they seek a mighty movement of God far stronger than any dark heart or city made of stone.
language: English
title: Petra: City of Stone
publisher: B&H Books