Serapis — Complete

"Serapis, Complete" by Georg Ebers is a gripping historical novel that plunges you into the heart of 19th-century Alexandria, a city simmering with religious tensions between pagans and the rising tide of Christianity. The story traces the journey of Karnis, an aging musician whose family of wandering artists faces ruin when a new law threatens their very way of life. After escaping pirates and finding his family, Karnis learns of the dangers they all face. This account examines their attempts to reclaim their art and their potential collaboration with a Christian girl named Agne, highlighting themes of faith, survival, and the resilience of art in a world undergoing dramatic change.