In The Fire Of The Forge

In The Fire Of The Forge is a historical novel by German author Georg Ebers. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and follows the life of a young blacksmith named Marcus. Marcus is a skilled craftsman who dreams of becoming a great artist, but his low social status and lack of education make it difficult for him to achieve his goals.Despite these challenges, Marcus perseveres and eventually catches the attention of a wealthy patron who helps him pursue his artistic ambitions. Along the way, Marcus falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Berenice, but their relationship is threatened by the political turmoil and violence that grips the city.As Nero's reign becomes increasingly tyrannical, Marcus and Berenice must navigate dangerous alliances and betrayals in order to survive. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including gladiators, poets, and senators, who bring the vibrant world of ancient Rome to life.In The Fire Of The Forge is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in human history. Ebers' vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this novel a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Rome or historical fiction.Her heart shrank from the thought that, merely from vain pleasure in having a throng of admirers, she had given this scoundrel more than one glance of encouragement. The riding whip fairly quivered in her right hand as, after informing Ernst Ortlieb where Els had gone, she warned the gentlemen that it was time to depart, and Seitz Siebenburg submissively, yet as familiarly as if he had a right to her special favour, held out his hand in farewell.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.