With barbarians at the gate and enemies within, two men must fight
for the soul of the Republic and the greatest empire in the world.
Inside a cave hacked out of the rock, lit by flickering torches,
two young boys appeal to the famed Roman oracle for a glimpse into
their future. The Sybil draws a blood-red shape of an eagle with
wings outstretched: an omen of death. As the boys flee from the
cave in fear, Aulus and Lucius make an oath of loyalty until
death—an oath that will be tested in the years to come. Thirty
years on, Aulus is Rome’s most successful general and faces his
toughest battle. Barbarian rebels have captured his wife and are
demanding the withdrawal of Roman legions from their land in return
for her life. It is unthinkable for Aulus to agree, and he fears
his beloved must be forfeit to Rome. Meanwhile, Lucius has risen to
high rank in the Senate, a position he uses and abuses. But when
Lucius is suspected of arranging a murder, the very foundations of
the Republic are threatened. Lucius and Aulus soon find themselves
on very different sides of the conflict—perhaps the prophecy of
the eagle will come true after all. History and adventure,
brutality and courage combine to powerful effect, making The
Pillars of Rome an outstanding opening to the Republic series.
General
| Imprint: |
McBooks Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Republic |
| Release date: |
December 2023 |
| Authors: |
David Donachie
|
| Dimensions: |
197 x 130mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
522 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4930-7395-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-4930-7395-8 |
| Barcode: |
9781493073955 |
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