The Feast of Belshazzar is a historical fiction novel written by Edwin Arnold. The book is set in ancient Babylon during the reign of King Belshazzar. The story revolves around the king's extravagant feast, which is interrupted by a mysterious hand that writes a message on the wall. The king is terrified and calls upon his wise men to interpret the message, but they are unable to do so. The queen then suggests that they seek the help of the Jewish...
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