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In this "well-crafted, atmospheric" war novel set in ancient Rome, an officer battles under Constantine while in the midst of personal turmoil. (Ben Kane, author of Fields of Blood)
The Roman Empire is on the brink of civil war. Only Maxentius, tyrant of Rome, stands between the emperor Constantine and supreme power in the west. Aurelius Castus is now a tribune in Constantine's army. But great honor brings new challenges: Castus is tormented by suspicions that his young wife has been unfaithful. And as Constantine becomes increasingly devoted to Christianity, he is forced to ask himself whether he is backing the wrong man. The coming war will decide the fate of empire. But Castus's own battle will carry him much further.
"Hugely enjoyable. The author winds up tension into an explosion of fast-paced events." —Conn Iggulden, author of Stormbird
"A thumping good read . . . thoroughly enjoyable." —Ben Kane, author of Lionheart
"This is up there with Harry Sidebottom and Ben Kane." —M.C. Scott, author of Into the Fire
The Roman Empire is on the brink of civil war. Only Maxentius, tyrant of Rome, stands between the emperor Constantine and supreme power in the west. Aurelius Castus is now a tribune in Constantine's army. But great honor brings new challenges: Castus is tormented by suspicions that his young wife has been unfaithful. And as Constantine becomes increasingly devoted to Christianity, he is forced to ask himself whether he is backing the wrong man. The coming war will decide the fate of empire. But Castus's own battle will carry him much further.
"Hugely enjoyable. The author winds up tension into an explosion of fast-paced events." —Conn Iggulden, author of Stormbird
"A thumping good read . . . thoroughly enjoyable." —Ben Kane, author of Lionheart
"This is up there with Harry Sidebottom and Ben Kane." —M.C. Scott, author of Into the Fire
In this "well-crafted, atmospheric" war novel set in ancient Rome, an officer battles under Constantine while in the midst of personal turmoil. (Ben Kane, author of Fields of Blood)
The Roman Empire is on the brink of civil war. Only Maxentius, tyrant of Rome, stands between the emperor Constan...
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Ian James Ross renewed his love for ancient history, specifically the late antiquity period, during his yearlong stint as an English language teacher in Italy. He has been researching and writing about the later Roman world and its army for over a decade. He made his fictional debut with the Twilight of Empire series, which includes War at the Edge of the World, Swords Around the Throne, and Battle for Rome.
Ian James Ross renewed his love for ancient history, specifically the late antiquity period, during his yearlong stint as an English language teacher in Italy. He has been researching and writing about the later Roman world and its army for over a decade. He made his fictional debut with the Twil...
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