The City and the Desert: The Commandment Trilogy Part 3

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Set in fourth-century A.D. Egypt, the story follows Zachary, a failed hermit, and Leila, an ostracized nun, as they embark on a final journey together from the Nile valley. Their travels illuminate the complexities of early Christianity, exploring both its positive and negative aspects. As "casualties of life," their experiences reveal personal struggles against the backdrop of a transformative historical period.