Laila : A Tale of the Days of Christ (Paperback)

Laila: A Tale of the Days of Christ is a historical fiction novel written by John Newport. The story is set in the time of Christ and follows the life of a young girl named Laila. Laila is a Jewish girl living in the city of Nazareth with her family. She is known for her beauty and kindness, and her parents hope to marry her off to a wealthy man.However, Laila has other plans. She dreams of becoming a healer and helping the sick and wounded. Against her parents' wishes, she leaves home to follow her dreams. Along the way, she meets a group of followers of Jesus and becomes intrigued by his teachings.As Laila becomes more involved with Jesus and his followers, she faces opposition from her family and the Roman authorities. Despite the danger, she continues to follow her heart and help those in need.The novel is a compelling story of faith, courage, and love set in a tumultuous time in history. It offers a unique perspective on the life of Jesus and the impact he had on those around him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.