The Course Of Honour

Description

Product ID:	9780099515258
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	The Course Of Honour
Authors:	Author: Lindsey Davis
Page Count:	352
Subjects:	Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Crime and mystery fiction, Historical fiction, Crime & mystery, Historical fiction
Description:	‘He has no money, no reputation and no famous ancestors.’The love story of the Emperor Vespasian, who brought peace to Rome after years of strife, and his mistress, the freed slave woman Caenis, this book recreates Ancient Rome’s most turbulent period – the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero and Vespasian’s rise to power. ‘He has no money, no reputation and no famous ancestors.’ The love story of the Emperor Vespasian, who brought peace to Rome after years of strife, and his mistress, the freed slave woman Caenis, this book recreates Ancient Rome’s most turbulent period – the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero and Vespasian’s rise to power. As their forbidden romance blossoms, Caenis is embroiled in political intrigue, while Vespasian embarks on a glorious career. Years pass, then Vespasian risks all in the climactic struggle for power – bringing hope for Rome, but a threat to the relationship that has endured for so long.
Imprint Name:	Arrow Books Ltd
Publisher Name:	Cornerstone
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2013-04-04

Weight	254 g
Dimensions	132 × 198 × 23 mm