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Caesar's Cousin
It is a daring plan. Virtually landlocked Ostrogoths build a fleet in the Black Sea and sail through the Bosphorus Straits into the Mediterranean Sea. They seize Rome's critical islands of Rhodes, Crete, and Cyprus. Without the grain and foodstuffs on the ships from Egypt and the fertile eastern provinces, Rome will starve. A privileged Roman family on Cyprus is torn apart in the holocaust on Cyprus. To survive, each of them must dig deep within and find the cunning and strength to adapt to their new circumstances that constantly challenges and surprises them.
380 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2014
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March 17, 2023
The ancient power of Rome covers unexpected territory in this adventure
This book introduces the reader to a time and place not normally trodden by enthusiasts for Roman historical novels. The Goths are an interesting contrast to the civilised Romans who encounter them. The story moves along at an enjoyable pace and the characters are interesting and well defined. The author gives useful notes at the end but a map would help. I found myself regularly turning to Google Maps to follow the journey. I will certainly seek out more books by this author.
This book introduces the reader to a time and place not normally trodden by enthusiasts for Roman historical novels. The Goths are an interesting contrast to the civilised Romans who encounter them. The story moves along at an enjoyable pace and the characters are interesting and well defined. The author gives useful notes at the end but a map would help. I found myself regularly turning to Google Maps to follow the journey. I will certainly seek out more books by this author.
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