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In Roman Britain, 208 AD, the emperor Septimus Severus has arrived with his legions to subdue the northern tribes. African scout Memnon serves in a cavalry unit and initially views the campaign as routine. During a northern march he saves the life of a senior officer and the Empress’s attendant, drawing him into a ruthless contest for influence inside the imperial household. The novel follows Memnon’s struggle for survival amid the conflict, testing loyalty, friendship, and faith in the expansive empire.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Gillian Bradshaw
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