Actium's Wake

Actium's Wake

by Ralph Jackman
Actium's Wake

Actium's Wake

by Ralph Jackman

Paperback(2nd ed.)

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Overview

Award winning fiction set in ancient Rome.

Intrigue and adventure at the dawn of the Roman empire.In this fast paced political thriller Senator Rutilius reveals his conflicts with Rome's future emperor, Octavian.31 B.C. A century of civil wars has torn apart the Republic. Octavian has declared war against the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and her lover, former consul Mark Antony. During battle, Rutilius makes a mistake which costs him dearly.Rutilius attempts everything to restore his status with Octavian. He will travel the empire, bloody his sword in battle, delve into the corrupt world of informants and take centre stage in the circus of the courts.Love will bring sacrifice, loyalty will bring hope, courage will bring reward...But Octavian has a long memory.

USA Best Book 2015 - Finalist

IndieFab 2014 - Finalist


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781999963842
Publisher: Sacred Eagle Book Publishing
Publication date: 07/04/2020
Series: Res Gestae , #1
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 312
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Ralph Jackman was born in Norfolk, England in 1981. He read Classics at King's College, London, followed by a Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Essex where he was tutored by Marina Warner.

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