Victorious Roman general, Quintus Caecilius Metellus, comes to Delphi, the center of creation, to seek a blessing from Apollo for his conquest of Greece. Instead the commander finds his fate, seen by a young priestess in a mystical vision: they are one.
Timarete, the young priestess, Oracle of Delphi, haunted by strange dreams, fears Metellus even before his arrival. Yet, Timarete cannot deny her vision. She will love him. And through that love, cut short by the rebellion of her people against powerful Rome, the priestess will awaken the long forgotten compassion of a man hardened by a violent world.
Testimonials and Praise:
"Tash is a powerful storyteller, breathing life into ancient times, making their stories real and immediate, relevant to modern readers. Questions of life and death, of love and hate, motives of revenge and love, bring her characters vividly to life. Moreover, Tash's obvious scholarship and love of the period gives the novel an authenticity, a flavor and spirit seldom-matched in historical fiction. Remarkable! Very highly recommended."
- Cynthia Penn, Wordweaving
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"Debra Tash has created a beautiful heartfelt story with in-depth characters and an interesting storyline. Her characters grab the readers attention with their first appearance and keep it to the end. I was drawn to the plight of Timarete and Metellus, pulling for them to love one another. It was a joy to watch their love blossom. WOMAN OF STONE touched my heart in a special way and is truly a book not to be missed by anyone."
- Robin Peek, Under the Covers Review