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Britain, February 392 AD.
The Roman Empire is on the brink of civil war.
The Western Roman Emperor Valentinian has died in mysterious circumstance following a long running dispute with the commanding general of his army, Arbogastes, a Frank. It is feared that Arbogastes has a candidate he will install on the Western throne as his puppet.
The Eastern Emperor Theodosius fears that the Empire will once more be plunged into civil war. The war chest is depleted, and Theodosius needs the money to finance an army. Previously the Emperor spared the lives of the usurper Magnus Maximus’ wife Elen and their two children when he was overthrown. He now wants old friends Flavius and Siward to find Elen. She might know what happened to the Silver Host, a treasure believed to have been hidden by Magnus and his men that can fund the looming civil war.
The political situation is now on a knife edge…
Rich with historical detail and intrigue, Dark Betrayal is an action adventure and a must for anyone interested in the time when Rome’s rule was threatened by political intrigue and barbarian uprisings.
My Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical dramaReviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
This is the first book I’ve read from this author. This novel is full of the Roman Empire around 392 AD and a total departure from any other historical book I’ve read. That it is based on actual history as we know it at this time, makes the reading more realistic. Of course, the Roman Empire as previously written as well as the brink of war, secret treasures, ladies of ill repute, mystery, murder, betrayal, and much more. It was a rough time, and it was dicey, but love also prevailed. I never knew where this book was going next.
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