Karin Ciholas

In my historical novel, I want you to see, taste, and feel first-century Rome

and walk through the streets of Alexandria, Egypt. Alexandria is the

intellectual hub of the empire and the site of the famous Lighthouse.

I delight in discovering the quirks, qualms, and quests of my characters and

suffer with them when they go through heartbreaks and challenges. We meet strong

women, emperors, generals, artists, scientists, and philosophers. But I am also

intrigued by the lives of the less powerful who step onto history’s stage and

make a difference. Such a man is Simon of Cyrene—a Jewish physician—whose

passion is healing.

I was born in Virginia and grew up in Switzerland where I studied modern and ancient languages. The study of Latin and Greek led me to a life-long fascination with the ancient world and its history.