By Arra Avakian

This historical novel is set in Armenia in the 5th century, as it struggles with neighboring Persia. It is the time of Vartanantz.

The tyrannical monarch of ancient Persia demands that Armenia renounce its Christian faith and bow down to his sun god. The princes of the nation are confronted with an overwhelming crisis -- yield to the monarch's demands, or suffer a devastating invasion by his armies. Arising out of the national crisis are direct confrontations between the princes and the Persian monarch, disruptive internal misunderstandings, political and romantic clashes, and many heroic exploits.

This gripping story will bring that ancient battle for Armenia's Christian faith to life. The well-drawn characters will give you a sense of time and place as you are drawn deeper and deeper into the complex and interesting plot. Though a novel, this work also delivers a powerful punch of Armenian history. A wonderful gift for parents and grandparents to give to their young loved ones.

309 pages, hard cover

ISBN# 1579214533