Margaret George tells the story of Mary of Magdala, a woman of Galilee who is cured of a serious affliction by Jesus and becomes one of his closest followers. Her account moves from her troubled early life, through her years in the group of disciples that traveled with Jesus, to the Crucifixion and the discovery of the empty tomb. The narration is first person, and the novel draws on the Gospels and on research into first-century Judea and Rome, to give Mary a rounded inner life and ordinary relationships.
It suits readers who enjoy biblical and historical fiction, and anyone curious about what the life of a woman in the circle of Jesus might have looked like. It is a long, detailed novel that rewards unhurried reading.
Balanced in tone; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2002
- Language
- EN
