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Perpetua. A Tale of Nimes in A.D. 213

by S. Baring-Gould

Level C1 · AdvancedHistorical24 chapters
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About this book

In ancient Nemausus, a sacred fountain sustains the city’s life, but every seven years, a young girl is chosen by fate as a sacrificial offering to the god Nemausus. Amid blooming flowers and festive crowds, destiny awaits its next victim.

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Contents

24 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CHAPTER II ÆMILIUS
03CHAPTER III BAUDILLAS, THE DEACON
04CHAPTER IV THE UTRICULARES
05CHAPTER V THE LAGOONS
06CHAPTER VI THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE
07CHAPTER VII OBLATIONS
08CHAPTER VIII THE VOICE AT MIDNIGHT
09CHAPTER IX STARS IN WATER
10CHAPTER X LOCUTUS EST!
11CHAPTER XI PALANQUINS
12CHAPTER XII REUS

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