The Sheepish Scribe

The Roman's Quest by Anne Baxter Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Miriam is a young Jewish girl who falls in love with a Roman soldier named Julius. Knowing she'll never be allowed to marry someone outside her faith, she settles for an engagement to James. But when James decides to follow Jesus, and Julius decides to become a proselyte (convert to the Jewish faith), Miriam's life is turned upside down.

If you enjoy historical fiction with good, solid history as well as true-life historical figures, you'll enjoy The Roman's Quest. The story offers a nice look into what life was like when Jesus began His ministry. Anne Baxter Campbell does a wonderful job of setting the reader down into the ancient city of Jericho. Grab your clay pot and head for the well... there is a story to be told.