In Exile

Dionysus, the god of wine and divine ecstasy, is reborn in modern-day Rome and finds his first new follower, Grace, a fifteen-year-old girl in the Ghetto. They must overcome skepticism and fear to become his worshippers, but after the first bloodshed, they know there is no turning back.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 24 January 2019
Publisher: Unbound

Dionysus, the god of wine and divine ecstasy, has been reborn in modern-day Rome. He is unaware of how or why he has arrived in this city, where he has no believers. However, when he meets fifteen-year-old Grace during a chance encounter in the Ghetto, he realizes that he has found his first new follower.

This marks the beginning of Grace's secret life as she and her friends, despite skepticism and fear, become devoted worshippers of Dionysus. They drink his wine and participate in bacchanals across the city. As Dionysus lives out his exile, his teenage followers realize they have everything to lose. They know that there is no turning back after the first bloodshed.

Dionysus' presence in Rome brings about a sense of chaos and turmoil. He challenges the established religious and social norms, causing conflict and division among the people. His followers, who are drawn to his rebellious and unconventional nature, become a target of persecution and discrimination.

Despite the challenges they face, Grace and her friends remain loyal to Dionysus. They believe in his message of love, freedom, and excess and are willing to do anything to spread his teachings. They form a tight-knit community, sharing their experiences and struggles and supporting each other through thick and thin.

As the city becomes increasingly unstable, Dionysus' influence grows stronger. He becomes a symbol of resistance against the oppressive forces that seek to control and manipulate the people. His followers, who are now known as the Bacchanals, become a force to be reckoned with, staging protests and rallies and challenging the authority of the government.

However, their actions also draw the attention of other powerful forces in the city, including the Roman Catholic Church and the police. The authorities begin to crack down on the Bacchanals, arresting and detaining their members. Grace and her friends are forced to go into hiding, trying to survive and protect each other from the wrath of the authorities.

Despite the odds, Grace and her friends continue to worship Dionysus. They believe that his message is more important than ever and that they must continue to spread his teachings, even in the face of danger. They organize secret gatherings and rituals, using the city's hidden spaces and secret passages to gather and celebrate their faith.

As the years pass, Grace and her friends grow older and more experienced. They become leaders in the Bacchanals, organizing larger and more ambitious events that draw attention from around the world. They use their platform to raise awareness about social justice and political oppression, using Dionysus' message of love and freedom as a rallying cry for change.

However, their success also attracts the attention of other, more dangerous forces. They become targets of assassination attempts and other forms of violence, and they must constantly be on the lookout for danger.

Despite the risks, Grace and her friends remain committed to their cause. They believe that Dionysus is a force for good in the world and that his message of love and freedom can inspire people to rise up and fight for what is right. They continue to worship him, even in the face of death, and they hope that their legacy will live on for generations to come.

In the end, Dionysus' presence in Rome has had a profound impact on the city and its people. He has brought about chaos and turmoil, but he has also inspired love, freedom, and resistance. Grace and her friends, who have been at the forefront of his movement, have become symbols of hope and change, and their legacy will continue to inspire people for years to come.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 137 x 216 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789650068