(+) Agrippa's Daughter (1964 Fast), novel

Agrippa's Daughter (1964) is a novel by Howard Fast.

Abstract

An international bestseller.

A novel set in ancient Israel, at the time of the Jewish War and the destruction of Jerusalem, with Berenice, the daughter of Herod Agrippa, the King of Israel, as the object of varying emotions including sexual lust and saintly admiration. The story describes her struggle with divisive Jewish factions and Roman conquerors, her tragic marriage, and her brief romance with Emperor Titus.

"Throughout her rule in the first century AD, Queen Berenice is idolized by some, and hated by others. Though her fiery red hair makes her instantly recognizable, it is her mysterious charm and steely will that make her unforgettable. The daughter of Israel’s King Agrippa I, Berenice is determined to free the kingdom of Israel from the shadow of the Roman Empire. But her plans are derailed after her husband, Shimeon, dies during a bloody civil war. When Berenice falls in love with Titus, son of the Roman Emperor, they devise an impossible plan to join the ruling lines of Rome and Israel. A master of gripping historical fiction, Howard Fast brings the ancient world to vivid life in this enthralling, epic drama."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in the United States (1964) and Great Britain (1965).

Translations

• Agrippa's Dochter (???? Fast), novel (Dutch ed.)
• La hija de Agrippa (1965 Fast), novel (Spanish ed.)
• Berenikah ha-Hashmonait (1966 Fast), novel (Hebrew ed.)
• Akurippa uital (1988 Fast), novel (Korean ed.)
• Doch' Agrippy (2001 Fast), novel (Russian ed.)