Masters of Rome
By (Author) Robert Fabbri
Atlantic Books
Corvus
25th February 2015
5th February 2015
Main
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.92
Long-listed for MAX Gouden Vleermuis 2019 (UK)
Paperback
432
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 26mm
301g
Britannia, 45 AD: Vespasian's brother, Sabinus, is captured by druids. The druids want to offer a potent sacrifice to their gods - not just one Roman Legate, but two. They know that Vespasian will come after his brother and they plan to sacrifice the siblings on Midsummer's Day. But to whom will they be making this sacrifice What were the gods of this land before the Celts came Only the druids still hold the secret and it is one of pure malevolence.
Vespasian must strive to save his brother whilst completing the conquest of the south-west of the haunted isle, before he is drawn inexorably back to Rome and the heart of Imperial politics. Claudius' three freedmen remain at the focus of power. As Messalina's time as Empress comes to a bloody end, the three freedmen each back a different mistress. But who will be victorious And at what price for Vespasian
A stonking read. * Classic FM *
Robert Fabbri has a winner on his hands. * The BookPlank *
Fabbri's Vespasian novels have been creating quite a stir. * The History Girls *
Robert Fabbri read Drama and Theatre at London University and has worked in film and TV for 25 years as an assistant director. He has worked on productions such as Hornblower, Hellraiser, Patriot Games and Billy Elliot. His life-long passion for ancient history inspired him to write the Vespasian series. He lives in London and Berlin.