The Last King of Rome

Laura Dowers

Jan 1900 · The Rise of Rome Book 1 · Blue Laurel Press

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Before dictators and emperors, Rome was a land of kings.

On the verge of losing his right to inherit the throne, Lucius Tarquin embarks on a murderous plan to depose his uncle the king and take the throne for himself.

But a man who rules by fear must also live in fear, and a prophecy that foretold the end of his dynasty's right to rule troubles Lucius greatly. He must know where the danger to him and his family lies and stop them before they can act against him.

But who is his greatest enemy?

The gods who can withdraw their favour on a whim? Or the people of Rome who refuse to be oppressed by him any longer?

Before dictators and emperors, Rome was a land of kings. On the verge of losing his right to inherit the throne, Lucius Tarquin embarks on a murderous plan to depose his uncle the king and take the throne for himself. But a man who rules by fear must also live in fear, and a prophecy that foretol...

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About the author

Laura Dowers was born and lives in London. Her love for history was first stirred by her mother's own passion for the Tudor age, and the inspiration for writing her first novel, 'The Queen's Favourite', came from watching the classic BBC TV series 'Elizabeth R'.

Her historical interests range from British history to ancient and European history and she intends to visit many different periods in her future novels.

Visit her website: www.lauradowers.com

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