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Sekhmet's Amulet
Military medic Mara Wallner takes a time-out in Egypt, after enduring trauma during the Afghanistan war. A curious incident in the desert spirits her to the Roman Empire during the time of Julius Caesar. There, she works as a medica in a gladiator-school, healing the fighters with modern therapeutical methods.
Soon Mara is in the middle of the Roman Empire's political She undertakes adventures with Octavius, Caesar's nephew; has a passionate affair with Brutus, Caesar's close friend... so when Caesar is assassinated, Mara finds herself trapped in the eye of the storm.
Soon Mara is in the middle of the Roman Empire's political She undertakes adventures with Octavius, Caesar's nephew; has a passionate affair with Brutus, Caesar's close friend... so when Caesar is assassinated, Mara finds herself trapped in the eye of the storm.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 20, 2023
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June 22, 2025
An innovative, gripping, and amazing book in the realm of Roman fiction!
Mara Wallner, a former combat medic, stumbles upon a mysterious amulet in the sands of Egypt. Before she knows it, she is sent back in time to ancient Rome during Caesar’s dictatorship. Tasked with training a young doctor in modern medical techniques and using her knowledge to save others, she navigates a gripping and uneasy time in Roman history. Despite being assigned to monitor Octavian’s failing health, she finds herself drawn to Marcus Junius Brutus. Much drama ensues!
The book is extremely well-researched, expertly written and paced, and full of vivid, well-rounded characters. The fantastical elements and world are thoughtfully integrated and extremely creative. There’s drama, humor, intrigue, and romance galore. You will not want to put this one down!
Mara Wallner, a former combat medic, stumbles upon a mysterious amulet in the sands of Egypt. Before she knows it, she is sent back in time to ancient Rome during Caesar’s dictatorship. Tasked with training a young doctor in modern medical techniques and using her knowledge to save others, she navigates a gripping and uneasy time in Roman history. Despite being assigned to monitor Octavian’s failing health, she finds herself drawn to Marcus Junius Brutus. Much drama ensues!
The book is extremely well-researched, expertly written and paced, and full of vivid, well-rounded characters. The fantastical elements and world are thoughtfully integrated and extremely creative. There’s drama, humor, intrigue, and romance galore. You will not want to put this one down!
December 15, 2025
This is an excellent read. The reader is engaged and wrapt from Page 1.
The author has written a fantasy historical novel which moves easily between the modern world and the world of Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony and Brutus. What is fascinating about this very well researched novel is how the author shows the ancient world through the eyes of a 20th century army medic.
This is one of the first fantasy historical novels that I have read and I found it intriguing. It gives historical fiction a different perspective.
I am delighted that the story will be continued and I look forward to its publication.
This is a masterful novel written by an excellent writer.
The author has written a fantasy historical novel which moves easily between the modern world and the world of Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony and Brutus. What is fascinating about this very well researched novel is how the author shows the ancient world through the eyes of a 20th century army medic.
This is one of the first fantasy historical novels that I have read and I found it intriguing. It gives historical fiction a different perspective.
I am delighted that the story will be continued and I look forward to its publication.
This is a masterful novel written by an excellent writer.
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