Queen Mariamne is a historical fiction novel written by Michael Field, first published in 1908. The story is set in ancient Judea during the reign of Herod the Great, and revolves around the life of Queen Mariamne, Herod's second wife. Mariamne is a beautiful and intelligent woman who captures Herod's heart, but their marriage is plagued by jealousy, suspicion, and political intrigue. Herod's paranoia and growing madness lead him to accuse Mariamne...