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He has no money, no reputation and no famous ancestors.'

The love story of the Emperor Vespasian, who brought peace to Rome after years of strife, and his mistress, the freed slave woman Caenis, this book recreates Ancient Rome's most turbulent period the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero and Vespasian's rise to power.

As their forbidden romance blossoms, Caenis is embroiled in political intrigue, while Vespasian embarks on a glorious career. Years pass, then Vespasian risks all in the climactic struggle for power bringing hope for Rome, but a threat to the relationship that has endured for so long.



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One of the best of the current writers in this field -- Donna Leon * The Times *
Surely the best historical detective in the business -- Mike Ripley * Daily Telegraph *
The whole thing is splendid. It has everything: mystery, pace wit, fascinating scholarship ... she brings imperial Rome to life. -- Ellis Peters

The Course Of Honour

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    A Paperback / softback by Lindsey Davis

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      Publisher: Cornerstone
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 04/04/2013
      ISBN13: 9780099515258, 978-0099515258
      ISBN10: 0099515253
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      He has no money, no reputation and no famous ancestors.'

      The love story of the Emperor Vespasian, who brought peace to Rome after years of strife, and his mistress, the freed slave woman Caenis, this book recreates Ancient Rome's most turbulent period the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero and Vespasian's rise to power.

      As their forbidden romance blossoms, Caenis is embroiled in political intrigue, while Vespasian embarks on a glorious career. Years pass, then Vespasian risks all in the climactic struggle for power bringing hope for Rome, but a threat to the relationship that has endured for so long.



      Trade Review
      One of the best of the current writers in this field -- Donna Leon * The Times *
      Surely the best historical detective in the business -- Mike Ripley * Daily Telegraph *
      The whole thing is splendid. It has everything: mystery, pace wit, fascinating scholarship ... she brings imperial Rome to life. -- Ellis Peters

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