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Masters of Rome
The heart-pounding bestselling Roman epic, perfect for fans of GLADIATOR
Series: Vespasian
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by political intrigue and power struggles set in ancient Rome. This thrilling narrative blends historical drama with crime and suspense, offering a riveting journey through the lives of influential leaders and the tumultuous events that shaped their era.
In the fifth instalment of Robert Fabbri's bestselling series, Vespasian fights a battle on two fronts - ancient evil in Britannia and political intrigue in the heart of Imperial Rome.
In the fifth instalment of Robert Fabbri's bestselling series, Vespasian fights a battle on two fronts - ancient evil in Britannia and political intrigue in the heart of Imperial Rome.
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Britannia, 45 AD: Vespasian's brother, Sabinus, is captured by druids. The druids want to offer a potent sacrifice to their gods—not just one Roman Legate, but two. They know that Vespasian will come after his brother, and they plan to sacrifice the siblings on Midsummer's Day. But to whom will they be making this sacrifice? What were the gods of this land before the Celts came? Only the druids still hold the secret, and it is one of pure malevolence.
Vespasian must strive to save his brother whilst completing the conquest of the south-west of the haunted isle, before he is drawn inexorably back to Rome and the heart of Imperial politics. Claudius' three freedmen remain at the focus of power. As Messalina's time as Empress comes to a bloody end, the three freedmen each back a different mistress. But who will be victorious? And at what price for Vespasian?
Masters of Rome by Robert Fabbri is a gripping tale of power, sacrifice, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of ancient history.
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Masters of Rome
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Masters of Rome has received strong praise for its engaging narrative and gripping historical detail. Reviewers from Classic FM and The BookPlank highlight it as a captivating read, while The History Girls note the impact of Fabbri's series on readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780857899651
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 February 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corvus
Edition: Main
Illustration: Map
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 301g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Robert Fabbri read Drama and Theatre at London University and has worked in film and TV for 25 years as an assistant director. He has worked on productions such as Hornblower, Hellraiser, Patriot Games and Billy Elliot. His life-long passion for ancient history inspired him to write the Vespasian series. He lives in London and Berlin.
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