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Gillian bradshaw was born in falls church, virginia, and spent part of her youth in santiago, chile. Beacon at alexandria, 1988, gillian bradshaw, 0140104356. Ive just remembered this one cos of the historical fiction thread. I could feel as free to talk as any of them, and didnt need to keep quiet for fear of making a fool of myself. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Beacon at alexandria by gillian bradshaw, paperback. A novel set against the backdrop of the crumbling roman empire, focuses on charis and her search for love and fulfilment as she flees from her arranged marriage. Fans of gillian bradshaws classic the beacon at alexandria may especially enjoy selene and find a promising new historical novelist who shares the same gift. Gillian marucha bradshaw born may 14, 1956 is an american writer of historical fiction. The beacon at alexandria characters gillian bradshaw this study guide consists of approximately 5 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the beacon at alexandria. Her debut novel selene of alexandria was a finalist in the global ebook awards in 2011.
Essays and criticism on gillian bradshaw s the beacon at alexandria critical essays. Join facebook to connect with gillian bradshaw and others you may know. Roman empire, and tells the story of charis, an amazing young woman who dresses as a eunuch and travels to alexandria to study her medicine. Read online island of ghosts pdf by gillian bradshaw for free. The period chosen the middle of the third century bc bc 246 during the time of the hellenistic kingdoms is certainly an original one, and this remains so, even after christian cameron has started writing his novels on alexander. The narrator is a woman who trains as a doctor in 4th century ad alexandria and passes hersel off as a eunuch to do so its not weird in context. His days are determined, and the number of his months are with god. The beacon at alexandria 1986 edition open library. The beacon at alexandria gillian bradshaw works archive. The beacon at alexandria 9780140104356 by bradshaw, gillian and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The roman empire was a mans world where women were generally property or playthings.
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