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The Ghosts of Athens (Death of Rome Saga Book Five)

by Richard Blake
RM66.79 MYR Now RM33.21 MYR Save 50% more
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The Ghosts of Athens (Death of Rome Saga Book Five) - Thryft

Survival in the crumbling Roman Empire.

"The Ghosts of Athens" is an action-packed historical fiction novel that takes place in 612 AD in Athens, the most vulnerable city in the Roman Empire. It follows Aelric, a senator of the Empire, as he navigates through a series of dangerous situations, including an explosive religious dispute and a rumoured army of twenty million starving barbarians. This book would be perfect for readers who enjoy thrilling tales of survival set in crumbling empires. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is its detailed historical setting, which brings the story to life and transports the reader back in time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Ghosts of Athens (Death of Rome Saga Book Five)

by Richard Blake
RM66.79 MYR Now RM33.21 MYR Save 50% more
ISBN: 9781444709704
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM44.81 MYR
Authors: Richard Blake
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Date of Publication: 2012-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Historical Romance, War, Mystery, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.66
(rated by 47 readers)

Description

Decadent, desperate sixth-century Athens is the setting for the fifth historical thriller featuring British adventurer Aelric It is 612 AD and Aelric—senator of the Roman Empire, fresh from a bloodbath in Egypt—is forced to divert the Imperial galley to Athens. He finds a demoralized and corrupt provincial city threatened by an army rumored to contain 20 million starving barbarians. Not to mention an explosive religious dispute, an unexplained corpse, and hints of something worse than murder. He will have to call upon all his formidable intellect and lethal ingenuity to survive his enemies inside and outside the city walls.
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Survival in the crumbling Roman Empire.

"The Ghosts of Athens" is an action-packed historical fiction novel that takes place in 612 AD in Athens, the most vulnerable city in the Roman Empire. It follows Aelric, a senator of the Empire, as he navigates through a series of dangerous situations, including an explosive religious dispute and a rumoured army of twenty million starving barbarians. This book would be perfect for readers who enjoy thrilling tales of survival set in crumbling empires. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is its detailed historical setting, which brings the story to life and transports the reader back in time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.