I recently read another book by Gillian Bradshaw - Beacon at Alexandria. Similar period - late Roman Empire, and similar problems. I cannot say I loved it though. It was very engaging, especially the middle - when it was impossible to leave the book, but the main heroine did seem too good and modern and open-minded. But maybe I ask too much - maybe it was all correct. the epilogue bothered me a little too - implying that with the fall of Rome all good things were forgotten till Renaissance.

The love story part is very nice and delicious, anyway, so I can honestly recommend it.