Queen Mariamne

Queen Mariamne is a historical fiction novel written by Michael Field, first published in 1908. The story is set in ancient Judea during the reign of Herod the Great, and revolves around the life of Queen Mariamne, Herod's second wife. Mariamne is a beautiful and intelligent woman who captures Herod's heart, but their marriage is plagued by jealousy, suspicion, and political intrigue. Herod's paranoia and growing madness lead him to accuse Mariamne of adultery and plot against her, ultimately leading to her tragic end. The novel explores themes of power, love, betrayal, and the struggle for survival in a world dominated by men. It also sheds light on the complex political and religious landscape of ancient Judea, with its tensions between Jews and Romans, and between different Jewish factions. Queen Mariamne is a vivid and emotionally charged portrayal of a fascinating historical figure, and a compelling tale of love and tragedy set against the backdrop of a turbulent era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.