Zenobia; or, the Fall of Palmyra

William Ware's historical romance, 'Zenobia or, The Fall of Palmyra' takes readers on a journey to the ancient civilization of Palmyra. The story follows the life of Zenobia, the regent of Palmyra, who becomes empress after her husband's death. With a keen insight into the culture and customs of a bygone era, the novel provides an eye-opening panorama of the past. Written in an epistolary style by a noble Roman visitor, the novel offers a sympathetic portrayal of the empress and her court. It offers an intriguing mix of adventure, romance, and history, and readers will find themselves swept up in the thrilling events of Zenobia's reign, from her armies' advance to meet the Romans to her desperate flight to escape capture.