“ These books are strong on plot and utterly convincing Along the way they encounter plague, conflagrations, the near-capture of Rome by barbarians, and a dynasty of women who for generations are the true, behind-the-scenes rulers of the empire. The Pinarius family endures, from the reign of Marcus Aurelius the Stoic philosopher-king, to Constantine, the first Christian emperor. The saga begun in Roma continues, as the Pinarii witness the madness of Caligula and Nero, the eruption of Vesuvius, the opening games at the Colosseum, and much more.
USA Today: “Thrilling.with one of the greatest authors of historical fiction as our guide, it’s a glorious ride.” S panning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of Rome, the city and its people.This is the web site of author Steven Saylor.Īn epic family saga that begins at the dawn of history and spans the course of the Roman Empire-from Romulus the first king to Constantine the first Christian emperor.ĭaily Express: “Saylor expertly weaves the true history of Rome with the lives and loves of its fictional citizens.”
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