Valeria is the beautiful, rather spoiled, daughter of the Emperor Diocletian. When he sends her and her mother to Egypt, they learn of the Christian faith and convert. Valeria falls in love with Mauritius, a handsome warrior, and the two hope to get married. Unfortunately, Rome is not interested in the Christian faith and Mauritius ends up dying a martyr's death. Grief stricken, Valeria is horrified to learn that her father has arranged for her to marry the man responsible for her true love's death.

VALERIA'S CROSS, by Kathi Macias and Susan Wales, is the enthralling story of a woman strong enough to bend, but never break. Fulfilling the prophecy of a blind priest, Valeria's life becomes a powerful testimony to Christianity. She's not perfect; costly mistakes are made, which only make her story more believable. Valeria's ultimate faith in God, and trust in His plan, is a shining example of total submission, all the way to the end.

This novel is not your everyday love story. Based in part on historical events, VALERIA'S CROSS is incredibly realistic in flavor. Nearly 400 pages in length, this is definitely not a casual book to pick up for an afternoon of escape. It is very well-written, and is sure to please readers who enjoy history, stories of faith, and tales of overcoming insurmountable odds.