Correae Chronicles by Jeff Gaura

In the riveting narrative of “Correae Chronicles,” we follow the journey of Yael, a young Jewish girl from Northern Israel in the first century. After a clandestine affair with her teacher’s nephew, Yael embarks on a seven-day pilgrimage to Jerusalem, seeking redemption and a chance at a new life. Concurrently, the Roman military, led by Rufus, a man torn between his duty and his father’s Christian faith, prepares to lay siege to Jerusalem. Amidst this turmoil, Mishi, a Palestinian rabbi-in-training, crosses paths with Yael, revealing a secret that could alter their fates. As the temple crumbles and whispers of a Messiah’s arrival echo through the city, Rufus and Mishi are thrust into a desperate search for truth, with Yael trailing behind, clinging to hope. The “Correae Chronicles” is a tale of faith, redemption, and survival against the backdrop of a city on the brink of destruction.