Bibliograph

The pillars of Rome, Jack Ludlow

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The pillars of Rome, Jack Ludlow

Language

eng

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Literary text for sound recordings

fiction

Main title

The pillars of Rome

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Responsibility statement

Jack Ludlow

Series statement

Republic, 1

Summary

ADVENTURE. With barbarians at the gate and enemies within, two men must fight for the soul of the Republic and the greatest empire in the world. In a dark cave 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. Thirty years on and Aulus, now Rome s most successful general, faces his toughest battle. Barbarian rebels have captured his wife and are demanding the withdrawal of Roman legions from their land in return for her life. Meanwhile Lucius has risen to a high rank in the Senate; a position he uses and abuses. But when Lucius is suspected of arranging a murder, the very foundations of the Republic are threatened

Target audience

adult

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