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The Silver Chalice, written by Thomas Costain, is a historical fiction novel that takes place in the early days of Christianity. The story follows the journey of a young Greek sculptor named Basil who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of a crime. Along the way, he meets a group of Christians who are in possession of a silver chalice that is said to have been used by Jesus during the Last Supper. Basil becomes obsessed with creating a new chalice to replace the old one, and his journey takes him across the Mediterranean and into the heart of Rome.
The novel is a captivating tale of adventure, romance, and faith that explores the early days of Christianity and the struggles faced by its followers. Costain’s vivid descriptions of the ancient world bring the story to life, and his characters are richly drawn and complex.
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The Silver Chalice, by Thomas Costain, Doubleday & Company, Garden City, New York, 1952, First edition. 503 pages.
Blue hardcover cloth volume with lettering on spine. Dustjacket present, with signs of wear along edges, and some water discoloration at the back of the dustjacket. There is some fading to pages due to age of the book. Deckled fore-edges. No writing or any other markings in the book.
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