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Me and Caesar: The Lost Chronicle
The pratfall of the Roman empire.
Toss together one skittish outsider with the swaggering ruler of the known world. Whip in a generous serving of deadly chases, spy rings and desperate disguises. And enjoy the most deranged Caesar salad ever served up.
As a social outcast, Paul has a single ambition for life. To sneak through it unnoticed. Not on Paul’s wish list: Getting snarled in a deadly conspiracy with only one way out. By teaming up with a legendary conqueror – especially one who seems considerably less magnificent up close than anyone could have imagined.
To stay alive, two unexpected companions will need to unite their entirely opposing urges. While facing unthinkable peril. To say nothing of the trash chute, bridal costume and first-ever texting scandal.
The mayhem promises astonishing revelations for both of them. About courage, friendship and surprise identities. They first just need to survive each other. Plus an imperial army.
It's all told in this exhilarating and almost certainly true history of Rome, unearthed after 2,000 years.
“Terry Pratchett has a love child with Monty Python’s Life of Brian!” (Amazon review). It’s the epic story that history felt too embarrassed to tell. Till now.
Toss together one skittish outsider with the swaggering ruler of the known world. Whip in a generous serving of deadly chases, spy rings and desperate disguises. And enjoy the most deranged Caesar salad ever served up.
As a social outcast, Paul has a single ambition for life. To sneak through it unnoticed. Not on Paul’s wish list: Getting snarled in a deadly conspiracy with only one way out. By teaming up with a legendary conqueror – especially one who seems considerably less magnificent up close than anyone could have imagined.
To stay alive, two unexpected companions will need to unite their entirely opposing urges. While facing unthinkable peril. To say nothing of the trash chute, bridal costume and first-ever texting scandal.
The mayhem promises astonishing revelations for both of them. About courage, friendship and surprise identities. They first just need to survive each other. Plus an imperial army.
It's all told in this exhilarating and almost certainly true history of Rome, unearthed after 2,000 years.
“Terry Pratchett has a love child with Monty Python’s Life of Brian!” (Amazon review). It’s the epic story that history felt too embarrassed to tell. Till now.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2018
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About the author
John Hoffman
1 book1 followerAn award-winning daily newspaper reporter and humor columnist, John Hoffman surprisingly decided that a law degree and attempt at politics would make sense. He was mostly wrong. Still, his work as a speechwriter and press secretary helped shape his writing - and an arguably somewhat off-center understanding of human nature.
John's earned a degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois/Champaign. His "While You Were Away" column (The Daily Journal/Suburban Chicago) explored the quirks of community, contemporary life and, occasionally, the perfect joy of a good game of bocce ball. After nearly 25 years in the political field, he has returned to writing and communications full-time.
Visit John's Website, at johnkhoffman.com and if you liked his work or want to chat about books and more, drop him a line: John@JohnKHoffman.com
John's earned a degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois/Champaign. His "While You Were Away" column (The Daily Journal/Suburban Chicago) explored the quirks of community, contemporary life and, occasionally, the perfect joy of a good game of bocce ball. After nearly 25 years in the political field, he has returned to writing and communications full-time.
Visit John's Website, at johnkhoffman.com and if you liked his work or want to chat about books and more, drop him a line: John@JohnKHoffman.com
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March 19, 2020
What else could I give it but 5 stars -- seriously.
October 31, 2019
I received a copy of this book from Hidden Gems, and this is a voluntary and honest review.
This book has got a certain measure of humour, but I would be over exaggerating to say that it is funny.
The words often used within the story, although accurate, are most often very pompous and of a scholarly, political manner - so have a dictionary very nearby if you choose to read a hard copy. (When reading the author's bio, I was very surprised to find out that he was an American, rather than a professor at Eton, UK.)
Would I recommend the book. If you want to waste some time, then yes. If you want a funny book to raise your spirit, then there's much better ones out there.
This book has got a certain measure of humour, but I would be over exaggerating to say that it is funny.
The words often used within the story, although accurate, are most often very pompous and of a scholarly, political manner - so have a dictionary very nearby if you choose to read a hard copy. (When reading the author's bio, I was very surprised to find out that he was an American, rather than a professor at Eton, UK.)
Would I recommend the book. If you want to waste some time, then yes. If you want a funny book to raise your spirit, then there's much better ones out there.
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