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Building on the bestselling novel "Roma," Steven Saylor continues the saga of the illustrious Pinarius family, following the destinies of five successive generations. The narrative spans the reign of Augustus and culminates in the height of Rome’s empire, intertwining the family’s personal fortunes with the political and cultural transformations of ancient Rome.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Steven Saylor
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