The Silver Chalice — Thomas B. Costain

A STORY OF SPECTACULAR BEAUTY, POWER, AND SPIRITUAL INSIGHT

Here is the story of Basil of Antioch, a young and skilled artisan purchased from slavery to create a decorative casing for the Cup used by Christ at the Last Supper. Throughout the barbarically colorful capitals of the ancient world, braving the perils of Christian persecution, the sorcery of the infamous Simon the Magician, and even the ire of Roman Emperor Nero, Basil pursues his project, diverted only by the charms of two beautiful women, one good and one evil.