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Synopsis
How far will a father go to keep an old promise?
And how far will a son go to obey him?
Long ago, Marcus Carinna’s father promised to protect a dying friend’s little boy from cutthroat political rivals. That promise ultimately took the life of Carinna’s own son and heir . . . and drove Marcus, his headstrong younger son, to leave Rome.
Now a hero after crushing a Germanic revolt and capturing its leader’s daughter, Marcus is summoned home from the frontier. Yet neither girl nor glory concerns him as much as what his father is going to demand.
Because the orphaned boy didn’t simply survive. At the age of 25, he has just inherited an empire. History will know him as Caligula.
But his newfound power totters atop a precarious past. Conspiracy and corruption feed on his instability. He needs a trusted companion to steady him and keep him safe—the role for which Marcus’s older brother was groomed.
Pressed to fulfill his father’s old vow, Marcus is obliged by family honor to befriend the young emperor. If only honor could quench his own secret desire for the stubborn, bitter Germanic hostage, flame-haired Aurima, whose maidenhood makes her off-limits to him. . . .
Luckily, he has old friends to rely on, an influential mother, and a clever sister who adores him. Yet among the vicious currents swirling around Caligula’s throne, friends can become enemies, and even family can’t be trusted.
After years of defending Rome from foreign danger, Marcus thought he understood the cost of courage. He has no idea how little he really knows.
Amid the tempestuous forces of the young Roman Empire, treachery and desire collide in Roma Amor: A Novel of Caligula’s Rome.
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PRAISE FROM READERS:
"Powerful writing, strong characters--especially Marcus himself, Marcus's twin Nina, and Aurima, the German hostage--gorgeous and vivid, often lyrical, descriptions" -- Goodreads review
"A story that captivates and enthralls.... Marcus is an amazing character, passionate, intelligent and fascinating" -- Book Lovers Paradise
"Right up there with some of my favorite authors in the same genre like Kate Quinn and Ben Kane. I loved it!" -- Bookfever
"A complete page turner.... I found myself reading until two or three in the morning sometimes, unable to put it down" -- Historical Fiction Obsession
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About the Author
Vikings were the heroes of my first historical novel at age 11. They soon lost out to Romans, thanks to "Ben Hur" and "Spartacus." After earning a Phi Beta Kappa creative award in college for an early draft of ROMA AMOR, I spent many years of research and revision developing the story into the struggle between fathers and sons that it wanted to be. It’s a joy to immerse myself in the lives of first-century Romans—and a definite change from my day job as a professional copywriter. I live on the coast of Maine with a native-born Viking and two cats.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. As Marcus Carinna leads dusty troops past his family's tomb, a voice whispers, Your turn, little brother. READERS' FAVORITE SILVER MEDAL AWARD WINNERIndieBRAG MEDALLION HONOREEThe eerie whisper interrupts his triumphant return from the frontier, escorting a captive -- the rebellious daughter of a Germanic chief, now hostage for a hard-won truce. Some uncanny presence seems to trouble her as well. But Marcus shrugs off the notion that it's a warning from his older brother, who had committed suicide to escape a treason charge. Cynical young Romans don't believe in ghosts. And who could be uneasy in a city that's deliriously happy? Handsome young Caligula Caesar is celebrating his confirmation as emperor of Rome with generous handouts, chariot races, and lavish gladiatorial games. Few know that the new ruler's upbringing amid mortal threat has given him a deep fear of betrayal. Hoping to steady him, Marcus's ambitious father had groomed his ill-fated older son to be Caligula's trusted companion. Now black-sheep Marcus must take his place. Yet how can Marcus forgive Caligula, once his brother's closest friend, for failing to save him from a dishonorable death? In this novel of 37 AD, he will grapple with secrets, treachery, and vengeance that threaten his family, the firebrand maiden he desires, even his life . . . and may bring chaos to the young Roman Empire. An outstanding portrayal of loyalty, honor, and hidden love, Roma Amor is a rich experience for readers who enjoy losing themselves in another world. PRAISE FROM READERS: Powerful writing, strong characters -- especially Marcus himself, Marcus's twin Nina, and Aurima, the German hostage -- gorgeous and vivid, often lyrical, descriptions -- Goodreads review A story that captivates and enthralls. Marcus is an amazing character, passionate, intelligent and fascinating -- Book Lovers Paradise Right up there with some of my favorite authors in the same genre like Kate Quinn and Ben Kane. I loved it -- Bookfever A complete page turner. I found myself reading until two or three in the morning sometimes, unable to put it down -- Historical Fiction Obsession. Seller Inventory # 00107211744
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