Ben Kane Rome : The action-packed, rip-roaring historical epic from the

Highly recommend for anybody who loves Roman history, written by one of its true masters PETER GIBBONSEpic in scope and intimate in historical detail MATTHEW HARFFYAuthentic, fastpaced and immersive CHRISTIAN CAMERONA masterpiece of late Rome S.J.A. TURNEYHistorical settings and characters that leap into life straight off the page SCOTT MARIANIA vivid pageturning epic ANNE OBRIENFor an empress to rise, a city must fall...Rome, 410 ADHalfsister to Emperor Honorius, unmarried and powerless, twentyyearold Galla Placidia watches from the shadows as imperial policies are made and unmade. Her plans to gain power and influence are halted when the city is besieged and captured by a vast army led by Alaric the Visigoth. Taken hostage, travelling out of Italy, Galla Placidia falls in love and marries a barbarian king. At a time when Romes power is fast dwindling, its authority diminishing year upon year, she embarks on a dangerous and remarkable journey towards the imperial throne. But what price must a woman pay for power?This is the compelling story of a littleknown, remarkable woman whose burning ambition saw her, against all odds, become empress of Rome. What your favourite authors have to say about Ben KaneA riproaring epic PAUL FINCHA truly vibrant and gripping read HELENA GUMLEYMASONHistorical fiction has never been more visceral JAMES ROLLINSA tour de force on an epic scale DOUGLAS JACKSONReaders are loving Ben KanePowerful evocation of our history An engaging and exciting... | Ben Kane Rome : The action-packed, rip-roaring historical epic from the