{"product_id":"the-course-of-honour-9780099515258","title":"The Course Of Honour","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has no money, no reputation and no famous ancestors.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the best of the current writers in this field -- Donna Leon * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eSurely the best historical detective in the business -- Mike Ripley * Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eThe whole thing is splendid. It has everything: mystery, pace wit, fascinating scholarship ... she brings imperial Rome to life. -- Ellis Peters","brand":"Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732261155159,"sku":"9780099515258","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780099515258.jpg?v=1719996177","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-course-of-honour-9780099515258","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}