The Lord and the Handmaid
Amidst the grandeur and cruelty of the Roman Empire, The Lord and the Servant narrates the journey of Elisa, a young Christian marked by loss but unwavering in her faith. Given as a servant to the house of Caius, a war hero hardened by pain, she finds a home divided by sorrows and silences. Caius's daughters, needy for affection, and the lord himself, wrapped in shadows and empty passions, are impacted by Elisa's light and kindness. As Rome celebrates the inauguration of the Colosseum with one hundred days of violence and spectacle, Christians face relentless persecution. In this dark setting, passions intertwine, secrets come to light, and striking characters chart their destinies amidst love, faith, and the struggle for survival.Inspired by historical events, The Lord and the Servant is an epic of resistance and hope, where the love born from faith is the only flame capable of conquering the darkness.
A servant and a Christian, she begins to work in the house of the former captain Caius after being given to him by his former mistress, Valeria. From a very young age, Elisa became a slave to powerful people, but no injustice or cruelty could make her lose her principles and dignity. Despite her pas... +See More
An ex-war captain and widower, the Roman Caius has a disturbing past that haunts him. A widower for ten years and father of three daughters, he uses rigidity and seriousness to raise them, which makes them miss his affection. Caius has not yet fully overcome the death of his wife, so he seeks in som... +See More
Roman Centurion, Magnus is the ex-brother-in-law and ex-friend of Caius. Due to something that happened in both of their pasts, a barrier of hurts arose between them, leading both to take different paths and grow distant. Despite his conflicts with Caius, Magnus has a flexible heart and is loyal to ... +See More
Fiancée of Caius and sister of Petronius, Messalina has heightened sensuality. In love with her fiancé, she cannot accept a stance he takes regarding the two of them. Therefore, she will try everything to reverse it. With a jealous character and consumed by envy, she will go to great lengths to ac... +See More
Jewish and now Christian, Theophilus's young sister has Roman society shining in her eves. She is kind and passionate, yet discontented for not being able to live the life she has always wanted, with the freedom she has always desired. Therefore, Isabella will do what she thinks she must do without... +See More
A member of the Roman Senate and husband of Valeria, Quintus has a questionable character. Seductive and self-confident he believes he has the powerI of control in his hands, even to pursue what he desires most with the servant Elisa. In the face of unscrupulous actions, he is capable of anything to... +See More
Sister of Caius and the firstborn of Serena, Valéria has always wished to have a child, but has never succeeded. Because of this, she sees in the young Elisa the daughter she never had. Loving and sensible, Valéria still harbors feelings for her ex-fiancé, Magnus, who ended their relationship und... +See More
Germanic gladiator, he is one of the main and most respected fighters who participate in the games celebrating the inauguration of the Flavian Amphitheater. In the arena, a monster; outside of it, a man with a generous heart and a passionate soul who dreams of winning all the games to gain his freed... +See More
Messalina's seductive and not at all respectable brother is always in her shadow, looking for opportunities to advance his own interests. His tactic of involving the naive young Aelia, daughter of Caius, in his smooth talk is one of his most risky maneuvers.... +See More
An Athenian, now residing in Rome, this man full of faith and love will be key in the unity of faith among the other Christians who are hiding because of persecution. Determined to help Isabella, because he harbors feelings for her, he will do his best to make the young woman leave the life she is h... +See More
