‘An intriguing continuation of the Caractacus story, taking in the Rome of Emperor Nero and the early Christian church. Thought provoking.’ Paul Bernardi, author of the Huscarl Chronicles
52 AD.
Caractacus, the British High King is now in chains, being taken to Rome with his family.
He fears a for the life of all of them.
But to his great surprise, the Briton's speech wins him the sympathy of the Emperor Claudius and his new wife Agrippina.
His fate is to suffer exile from his native land.
But there are major challenges about being a Christian king in pagan Rome – especially after Claudius is succeeded by Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus – known to history as Nero.
Caractacus must steer a careful path via the British house, the legendary Palatium Britannicum, through the Great Fire of Rome and the persecution of the Christians.
Then, his beloved niece Claudia is snatched by the Praetorian Guard, and she looks set to meet a horrific death in the circus.
The Briton has a choice to make. Does he submit, to protect his people, or does he fight back and attempt to save Claudia's life?
As ever, Rome will be steeped in blood.
Recommended reading for fans of Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Matthew Harffy.
David Boyle is a British author and journalist who writes mainly about history and new ideas in economics, money, business, and culture. Other titles by the author include Dunkirk: A Miracle of Deliverance and Alan Turing: Unlocking the Enigma.
Praise for the Caractacus series:
‘The struggle against oppression had me rooting for Caractacus.’ Alistair Forrest, author of Libertas
‘An entertaining insight into the era and the rebellious Briton who helped shape it.’ Richard Foreman, author of Spies of Rome
Praise for David Boyle:
‘The tone of the book may be gloomy but there is plenty of entertainment value …’ Anne Ashworth, The Times
‘Exhilarating.’ Daily Mail
‘He tells these stories, on the whole persuasively and with some startling asides.’ New Statesman
Genre: Thriller
52 AD.
Caractacus, the British High King is now in chains, being taken to Rome with his family.
He fears a for the life of all of them.
But to his great surprise, the Briton's speech wins him the sympathy of the Emperor Claudius and his new wife Agrippina.
His fate is to suffer exile from his native land.
But there are major challenges about being a Christian king in pagan Rome – especially after Claudius is succeeded by Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus – known to history as Nero.
Caractacus must steer a careful path via the British house, the legendary Palatium Britannicum, through the Great Fire of Rome and the persecution of the Christians.
Then, his beloved niece Claudia is snatched by the Praetorian Guard, and she looks set to meet a horrific death in the circus.
The Briton has a choice to make. Does he submit, to protect his people, or does he fight back and attempt to save Claudia's life?
As ever, Rome will be steeped in blood.
Recommended reading for fans of Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Matthew Harffy.
David Boyle is a British author and journalist who writes mainly about history and new ideas in economics, money, business, and culture. Other titles by the author include Dunkirk: A Miracle of Deliverance and Alan Turing: Unlocking the Enigma.
Praise for the Caractacus series:
‘The struggle against oppression had me rooting for Caractacus.’ Alistair Forrest, author of Libertas
‘An entertaining insight into the era and the rebellious Briton who helped shape it.’ Richard Foreman, author of Spies of Rome
Praise for David Boyle:
‘The tone of the book may be gloomy but there is plenty of entertainment value …’ Anne Ashworth, The Times
‘Exhilarating.’ Daily Mail
‘He tells these stories, on the whole persuasively and with some startling asides.’ New Statesman
Genre: Thriller
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