
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
NICHOLAS WISEMAN
Step into the bustling streets of ancient Rome in the autumn of 302 AD, where the heat of the day gives way to a golden twilight that bathes marble columns and bustling markets alike. Our story opens with a quiet moment inside a modest patrician home, its elegant atrium alive with mosaics, flowing water features, and simple yet dignified furnishings that hint at the owner’s quiet strength. Here we meet a middle‑aged matron, a widow whose serene presence masks a lifetime of hardship, and her young son, who together navigate a world of imperial grandeur and hidden sorrow.
Beyond the polished façade of the city, whispers of secret gatherings, mysterious guests, and the looming presence of the catacombs begin to stir. As the family moves through the opulent yet austere surroundings, subtle tensions rise—between the old Roman ways and the emerging faith that quietly pulses through the stone corridors. The opening promises a tale of devotion, intrigue, and the fragile hope that can blossom even in the shadow of empire.
Language
fi
Duration
~7 hours (435K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-10-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1802–1865
Born in Seville to Irish parents, this church leader became a major figure in the revival of Roman Catholic life in 19th-century England. He is best remembered as the first Archbishop of Westminster after the Catholic hierarchy was restored in 1850, and as a writer and public speaker with a wide influence beyond the Church.
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