Ben-Hur

As one of the bestselling stories of all time, Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur, has captivated and enthralled millions around the world - both in print and on the big screen. Now Lew's great-great-granddaughter has taken the old-fashioned prose of this classic novel and breathed new life into it for today's audience. Coming to cinemas in August 2016 as Ben-Hur, a major motion picture from MGM and Paramount studios, the story follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman whose childhood friend Messala betrays him. Accused of trying to murder the new Roman governor in Jerusalem, Judah is sentenced to the galley ships and vows to seek revenge against the Romans and Messala. But a chance encounter with a carpenter from Nazareth sets Judah on a different path. Rediscover the intrigue, romance, and tragedy in this thrilling adventure. Also included: the inspiring story-behind-the-story of Lew Wallace - Indiana lawyer, author, and Civil War general.

Ben Hur will be published by Lion Fiction on 15 July 2016. This is an official tie-in to the upcoming major motion picture from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Ben Hur will be realises in UK Cinemas on 26 August 2016.

The author, Carol Wallace, is best known for co-authoring the New York bestseller 'To Marry an English Lord', which has been credited as one of the inspirations behind Downton Abbey. She is also the great-great-granddaughter of Lew Wallace, the original author of this world famous classic.