By Gillian Bradshaw
A considerate and compelling novel of the conflict of cultures as Roman conquerors sweep throughout second-century EuropeIn the second one century A.D., the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius made a take care of the barbarian Sarmatians: The struggling with may cease in the event that they provided Rome with 8 thousand horsemen. Left with out selection, the Sarmatians complied. therefore all started the Roman lifetime of Ariantes, a warrior-prince in a land now not his personal. whereas his fellows chafe lower than Roman rule, appalled on the Romans' clumsiness with horses, and immune to any and each command, Ariantes by myself realizes that during order to maintain his regiment's tradition and customs, so as to guard the happiness of his males, he needs to sacrifice a few of his own."Bradshaw is a classics student in addition to a great writer.... historical past comes alive in her specialist hands". -- The Philadelphia Inquirer"Poetically transparent and punctiliously researched, with an strength that contains it correct along". - Kirkus experiences at the Bearkeeper's Daughter"Well researched, lively...engrossing". - Publishers Weekly at the Beacon at Alexandria"Ms. Bradshaw's best expertise of mixing heritage and fiction as a deal with for someone who enjoys break out to the opulence of mankind's past". - Rave experiences
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