In a time of external threats and internal strife, two men battle for the Republic's soul and its vast empire. Meanwhile, two boys seek insight into their future from a renowned Roman oracle in a cave illuminated by flickering torches.
Republic Series
This saga plunges into the turbulent era of the late Roman Republic. Follow the destinies of ambitious individuals whose lives are woven with intrigue, power struggles, and unwavering loyalty. It's a story of rise and fall, of friendships tested by betrayal, and of unpredictable fate in the cradle of Western civilization.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 1
Pillars of Rome
- 524 pages
- 19 hours of reading
A cave hacked out of the rock, lit by flickering torches - two young boys appeal to the famed Roman oracle for a glimpse into their future. The Sybil draws a blood-red shape of an eagle with wings outstretched. An omen of death. As they flee from the cave in fear, Aulus and Lucius make an oath of loyalty until death.
- 2
The Sword of Revenge
- 505 pages
- 18 hours of reading
"One shall tame a mighty foe, the other strike to save Rome's fame, neither will achieve their aim. Look aloft if you dare, though what you fear cannot fly, both will face it before you die" Aulus is dead. Hailed as a hero of the republic, his sons, Quintus and Titus have new and heavy responsibilities placed upon them. Lucius, now the most powerful, and sinister, senator in Rome, is keen to manipulate the Cornelii family to achieve his own goals. Meanwhile the young Aquila lives in Spain with dreams of becoming a powerful solider to fight for Rome and discover his destiny that is hidden within his Eagled amulet.
