ONE MAN born in rural obscurity
ONE DESTINY to become one of Rome's greatest emperors
VESPASIAN TRIBUNE OF ROME
26AD: 16 Year old Vespasian leaves his family farm for Rome, set on finding a patron and joining the army. What he finds is a city in turmoil and an Empire on the brink of disintegration.
With the ageing emperor Tiberius in seclusion on Capri, Rome is left in the iron grip of Sejanus, commander of the Praetorian Guard, and ruler of the Empire in all but name, Sejanus' spies are everywhere - careless words at a dinner party can be as lethal as a barbarian arrow.
In a city where treachery and intrigue are a way of life, Vespasian is totally out of his depth. Rebellion is in the air, and, unblooded and inexperienced, he must lead his men in savage battle. Somehow, he must survive long enough to uncover who is behind the revolt...
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Robert Fabbri read Drama and Theatre at London University and has worked in film and TV for 25 years. He is an assistant director and has worked on productions such as Hornblower, Hellraiser, Patriot Games and Billy Elliot. Now, his life-long passion for ancient history, especially for that of the Roman Empire, has drawn him to write his first novel. He lives in London and Berlin.
Robert Fabbri has a winner on his hands. * The BookPlank * A stonking read. * Classic FM * Fabbri's Vespasian novels have been creating quite a stir. * The History Girls *
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