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Violence
Some
Roman historical violence including gladiatorial combat, persecution, and the arena; depicted with historical authenticity
Language
Barely any
Mild language; period-appropriate in the Christian fiction tradition
Sexual Content
Some
Adult relationships in the Roman social context; some adult content handled with restraint
Substance Use
Barely any
Some Roman social drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Significant grief and spiritual seeking drive the narrative; emotionally affecting without being disturbing
What this book is about
The second Mark of the Lion novel follows Marcus Valerian, a Roman nobleman undone by grief and guilt, and Hadassah, the Christian slave who survived the arena. Francine Rivers's Christian historical fiction set in ancient Rome depicts the violence and moral complexity of the Roman world while centering a message of redemptive faith. Some violence and adult thematic content in the Roman setting.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Roman persecution of Christians depicted throughout
Arena violence and gladiatorial content
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