Valeria’s Cross

Valeria’s Cross
Kathi Macias and Susan Wales
Paperback, 352 pp., $14.99
Abingdon Press (September 01, 2010)

In the 3rd century, pampered Roman princess Valeria falls in love with Mauritius, captain of the Theban Legion. In a scene based on true events, the evil Galerius kills Mauritius and his entire legion for their Christian faith. And in a shocking turn of events, the grieving Valeria is forced to become Galerius’ wife against her will. Valeria loathes her new husband, but he seems to undergo a change of heart, adopting a child for her and giving her power and authority, and even love. She struggles with the commitment she knows she must keep, and the love she knows she will never find again.