Enemy of Rome
Enemy of Rome by Douglas Jackson, published by Transworld on July 30, 2015, is a historical fiction novel set during a tumultuous period of the Roman Empire. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Gaius Valerius Verrens as he navigates the chaos of a civil war in AD 69, where political intrigue and personal stakes intertwine. Wrongly accused of desertion, Valerius faces execution but is offered a chance at redemption by pledging allegiance to the new emperor, Vespasian.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of bravery and brutality, as Valerius embarks on a perilous journey to persuade his friend Vitellius to relinquish power for the greater good. The backdrop of war and military conflict serves as a critical element, highlighting the complexities of loyalty and betrayal in a fractured empire. As Valerius grapples with his divided loyalties, the story delves into the darker aspects of human nature amid the struggle for power and survival in ancient Rome.
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Bravery and brutality at the heart of a Roman Empire in the throes of bloody civil war–Gaius Valerius Verrens returns in his fifth adventure
Summer, AD 69. Rome and its empire are in turmoil, caught in the coils of a desperate and destructive civil war. The emperor Otho is dead by his own hand and his rival, Aulus Vitellius, occupies the imperial throne. However, a new challenge has arisen in the East–the legions of Titus Flavius Vespasian have declared him their Emperor. In the dry heat of an August morning, Gaius Valerius Verrens prepares for his last day on earth. Wrongly accused of deserting his legion on the field of Bedriacum, it seems he is destined to die a coward’s death. Then the executioner’s hand is stayed. Vitellius’ enemies will spare the life of the man who was once Hero of Rome if he pledges allegiance to Vespasian and his cause. Valerius–tired of the endless slaughter and hoping that he might be reunited with his lost love–agrees. And so he must battle his way south to Rome in order to persuade his friend Vitellius to stand down for the greater good of the city, its people, and the Empire. But this is civil war and this is Rome, and Valerius–his loyalties divided and branded an enemy of the people–is trapped in a maze of distrust, corruption, betrayal, and blood-letting.
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