The Mystery of Julia Episcopa (The Vatican Chronicles)

ISBN: 1736811800

Author: Rigoli, John I.

Condition: New

The Mystery of Julia Episcopa: A Historical Mystery of Secrets, Power, and BetrayalIn ancient Rome, a woman flees for her life.Her enemies are those she once called brother.Hidden beneath her cloak is a secret men will kill to erase.Julia Episcopa once walked with Mary Magdalene and taught alongside Paul. She held power, spoke the truth, and stood as an equal-until men rewrote the rules. Branded a heretic, she is forced to run, carrying proof of a betrayal that will shape the future. If she is caught, not only will she die-but so will the legacy of the women who stood beside her.Two thousand years later, deep in the Vatican archives, archaeologists Valentina Vella and Erika Simone uncover an ancient parchment-its words altered, its origins buried.As they piece together its secrets, they realize powerful forces have gone to great lengths to erase this story from history. And now, someone is watching them.The closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous their search becomes. Because some will do anything to keep the past buried.The Mystery of Julia Episcopa is a gripping dual-timeline historical mystery of power, deception, and the women written out of history.Praise for The Mystery of Julia Episcopa????? "An inventive-and highly believable-biblical revisionist tale... The authors go right to the heart of one of the great unknowns of history: the role of women in the early church. The journey is ultimately more thoughtful and satisfying than a mere holy grail." - Kirkus Reviews????? "A gripping story woven with treacherous political intrigue, ancient cover-ups, and savage vengeance. I couldn't put it down!" - Goodreads Reviewer????? "The history of the Church interwoven with intrigue made this impossible to put down. Thought-provoking and masterfully done!" - Goodreads Reviewer????? "For anyone fascinated by the early Christian Church, this is a masterpiece!" - Goodreads Reviewer????? "A thrilling, suspenseful story of a woman erased from history-and the modern-day race to uncover the truth. Absolutely fascinating!" - Readers' FavoritePerfect for Readers Who Love:? The Da Vinci Code, Pope Joan, and The Red Tent? Dual-timeline historical mysteries? Vatican intrigue and religious conspiracies? Strong female protagonists lost to history