""Julia of Baiae, or the Days of Nero: A Story of the Martyrs"" is a historical novel written by John Walker Brown and published in 1843. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and follows the life of a young woman named Julia, who is the daughter of a wealthy senator. Julia falls in love with a Christian man named Marcus, who is a member of a persecuted religious group. As Julia learns more about the Christian faith, she...