Out of the Triangle: A Story of the Far East

"Out of the Triangle: A Story of the Far East" by Mary E. Bamford is a tale set in old Alexandria, where a young boy named Heraklas struggles with the sting of betrayal and the absence of his brother, Timokles, who was forced into exile for his Christian beliefs against the Roman Emperor's orders. The story jumps into Heraklas' world that has been ripped apart by the banishment of his brother, while also painting a concerning picture of the treatment of people who have converted to Christianity given the dominant pagan culture. As Heraklas wanders the busy streets of Alexandria, the weight of his brother's choice and the dangers facing Christians become increasingly clear amid the intense heat and societal pressures. The tension in the story makes it clear that Heraklas is struggling with questions of faith, family, and the collision of old and new beliefs that will play out as the story progresses.