A Fathers Stand (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2026
Series: Book 2 of 2 - The Stone of Rome Series by Caleb Rowan
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Paperback. In the shadow of empire, loyalty is tested not on the battlefield-but in the corridors of power.Germanicus Julius Caesar is Rome's most celebrated general, beloved by the legions and admired by the people. Born into the bloodline of Augustus and raised under the watchful eye of Emperor Tiberius, he carries the weight of Rome's future on his shoulders. To the soldiers along the Rhine frontier, he is more than a commander-he is a symbol of honor, discipline, and the promise of Rome itself.But victory in Rome is rarely won with the sword alone.While Germanicus leads his legions against the restless Germanic tribes beyond the empire's northern frontier, the political machinery of Rome turns quietly behind him. In the capital, alliances shift, loyalties fracture, and ambition moves in the shadows of the Senate. The emperor grows wary of the general whose popularity rivals his own. Advisors whisper. Rivals calculate. Every triumph on the frontier echoes uneasily in the marble halls of power.At Germanicus's side stands his fierce and unwavering wife, Agrippina, whose courage and intelligence match the demands of the world they inhabit. Together they navigate the delicate balance between duty to Rome and the growing realization that honor alone cannot shield them from the games of empire.As the legions march, Germanicus faces a different kind of war-one fought not only against Rome's enemies beyond the Rhine, but against the slow tightening grip of suspicion and rivalry within Rome itself. In a world where loyalty can become a threat and success invites danger, every decision carries consequences far beyond the battlefield.A Father Stands is a sweeping historical novel of leadership, family, and the perilous weight of legacy. Set during one of the most volatile moments of the early Roman Empire, the story captures the life of a man caught between duty and destiny-between the love of his family and the expectations of a world that demands greatness.At its heart, this is the story of a father determined to stand firm for the future of his children and the honor of Rome.The first installment in the Stone of Rome series, A Father Stands, brings the ancient world vividly to life through political intrigue, military tension, and deeply human drama. It is a tale of courage, ambition, and the fragile line between glory and downfall in the greatest empire the world had ever known.For readers who enjoy richly detailed historical fiction in the tradition of epic Roman sagas, A Father Stands offers an immersive journey into the power struggles, loyalties, and legacies that shaped the early empire-and the men and women who dared to stand within it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- A Fathers Stand (Paperback)
- Author
- Caleb Rowan
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798250756761
- Series
- Book 2 of 2: The Stone of Rome Series by Caleb Rowan
In the shadow of empire, loyalty is tested not on the battlefield—but in the corridors of power.
Germanicus Julius Caesar is Rome’s most celebrated general, beloved by the legions and admired by the people. Born into the bloodline of Augustus and raised under the watchful eye of Emperor Tiberius, he carries the weight of Rome’s future on his shoulders. To the soldiers along the Rhine frontier, he is more than a commander—he is a symbol of honor, discipline, and the promise of Rome itself.
But victory in Rome is rarely won with the sword alone.
While Germanicus leads his legions against the restless Germanic tribes beyond the empire’s northern frontier, the political machinery of Rome turns quietly behind him. In the capital, alliances shift, loyalties fracture, and ambition moves in the shadows of the Senate. The emperor grows wary of the general whose popularity rivals his own. Advisors whisper. Rivals calculate. Every triumph on the frontier echoes uneasily in the marble halls of power.
At Germanicus’s side stands his fierce and unwavering wife, Agrippina, whose courage and intelligence match the demands of the world they inhabit. Together they navigate the delicate balance between duty to Rome and the growing realization that honor alone cannot shield them from the games of empire.
As the legions march, Germanicus faces a different kind of war—one fought not only against Rome’s enemies beyond the Rhine, but against the slow tightening grip of suspicion and rivalry within Rome itself. In a world where loyalty can become a threat and success invites danger, every decision carries consequences far beyond the battlefield.
A Father Stands is a sweeping historical novel of leadership, family, and the perilous weight of legacy. Set during one of the most volatile moments of the early Roman Empire, the story captures the life of a man caught between duty and destiny—between the love of his family and the expectations of a world that demands greatness.
At its heart, this is the story of a father determined to stand firm for the future of his children and the honor of Rome.
The first installment in the Stone of Rome series, A Father Stands, brings the ancient world vividly to life through political intrigue, military tension, and deeply human drama. It is a tale of courage, ambition, and the fragile line between glory and downfall in the greatest empire the world had ever known.
For readers who enjoy richly detailed historical fiction in the tradition of epic Roman sagas, A Father Stands offers an immersive journey into the power struggles, loyalties, and legacies that shaped the early empire—and the men and women who dared to stand within it.
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