Rome Burning: Volume II (Romanitas)

Review Perfectly fuses the hope and horror of ancient Rome with that of the modern world ― Daniel Godfrey, author of New PompeiiThis is a magnificent series ― Adrian TchaikovskyEpic in undertaking, Romanitas creates a fascinating world that is both contemporary in tone, and yet about as far removed from the world we live in as it is possible to imagine. McDougall's writing style is fresh and light, and the involving story ensures you'll gobble up the 400 pages in no time, staying eager to find out how the remainder of the trilogy unfolds' ― DreamwatchWonderful alt history, beautiful, heart-breaking, sweeping, surprising ― Lauren BeukesCompulsively readable . . . grips like a vice ― SFXAn enjoyable smart yarn with some real sense of human pain ― Time OutEpic in undertaking, Romanitas creates a fascinating world that is both contemporary in tone, and yet about as far removed from the world we live in as it is possible to imagine. McDougall's writing style is fresh and light, and the involving story ensures you'll gobble up the 400 pages in no time, staying eager to find out how the remainder of the trilogy unfolds ― Dreamwatch Product Description In a parallel modern world, Rome and Japan stand on the brink of world war. When the Emperor falls ill, his young nephew Marcus Novius Caesar finds himself taking command of the greatest power on Earth. But behind the clash of empires, hidden forces are at work. For Marcus and his allies the price of peace will be higher than they dreamed."A thoroughly good read...vividly imagined...elegant, lively writing" - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Book Description Book 2 of The Romanitas Trilogy: Alternate history novels of a Rome that never fell... About the Author Sophia McDougall studied English at Oxford. She lives in Feltham where she also writes plays and poetry. The ROMANITAS trilogy was her first series of novels.Yuo can learn more at www.sophiamcdougall.com or by following @McDougallSophia on twitter.