The Stones' Speech: Stories; Herod

Daniil Lukich Mordovtsev (1830-1905) was a writer and historian who left a significant legacy in fiction and historical journalism. His works are distinguished by their attention to fateful moments of the past and their desire to convey the spirit of the era.
This volume includes two major works. The collection of stories, "Speech of Stones," is dedicated to the images and legends of Ancient Egypt. Here, rulers and priests, their passions and actions, imprinted in the memory of centuries, come to life.
The novel "Herod" transports the reader to biblical times. Against a backdrop of political intrigue and Roman domination, it depicts King Herod the Great-a ruler who sought to retain power at any cost. His fate is intertwined with the fates of Cleopatra, Caesar, and the events that determined the subsequent course of history.