Caracalla
Caracalla by S. J. A. Turney, published by Canelo Adventure in May 2024, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the tumultuous relationship between two brothers during a pivotal moment in Roman history. Set in AD 193, the story unfolds as Rome, under the rule of Septimius Severus, faces the challenges of succession amidst a backdrop of civil war. The narrative centers on the brothers, Caracalla and Geta, as they navigate their roles as potential heirs to the empire, with external influences complicating their bond.
Readers will find a rich exploration of familial conflict and political intrigue as the brothers’ relationship deteriorates under the weight of ambition and rivalry. The story highlights the impact of their father’s friend, Plautianus, who manipulates Geta’s feelings towards Caracalla, fostering resentment that threatens to tear the family apart. This edition, comprising 386 pages, presents a gripping account of loyalty and betrayal, set against the grandeur of ancient Rome, making it a notable addition to the Damned Emperors series.
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Two brothers founded Rome. Will two brothers tear it apart?
AD 193. After a year of brutal civil war, Rome is settled under Septimius Severus and his aspirations for a new dynasty of emperors.
Severus’s sons, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus – better known as Caracalla – and the younger brother, Geta, promise a stable future; a clear line of succession to steer Rome into the future.
A promise that might be hard to deliver upon.
With two brothers, there are two possible heirs, and Severus’s close friend Plautianus has his own ideas about the succession, favouring Geta over Caracalla. Though the pair are still children, the Praetorian Prefect sows in young Geta’s mind seeds of superiority, resentment and bitterness against his older brother.
As these seeds take root, the relationship between the pair grows strained, and their parents desperately attempt to reconcile the feuding siblings before it is too late.
Are the brothers able to set their differences aside, or will Rome see the blood of a fratricide?
The masterful final novel in the Damned Emperors series by S.J.A. Turney, perfect for fans of Harry Sidebottom and Conn Iggulden.
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