Murder Imperial

Paul C. Doherty

ISBN 10: 0747222428 / ISBN 13: 9780747222422

Published by Headline Book Publishing, 2003

About this Item

242 pages. Silver lettering on the spine. The only fault this book has a faint price where a previous book seller wrote it in pencil a little too hard and it does not totally erase. Dust jacket is protected in Brodart. A fine copy of this mystery, signed on the title page by the author in black ink.

Seller Inventory # 007348

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Murder Imperial
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0747222428
• ISBN 13: 9780747222422
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Printing: First Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mystery

About this title

Synopsis

313 AD. At the dawn of the fourth century, the Roman empire is beset by economic problems, barbarian incursions and religious divides. After a series of tyrannical rulers, Emperor Diocletian has divided the empire into east and west. Now, with Constantine's victory over Maxentius in the west, Rome finally appears to be emerging from its turbulent past. But instead of enjoying the fruits of his victory, Emperor Constantine is in trouble. In order to consolidate his power and under the guidance of his mother Helena, he plans to harness the power of the increasingly influential Christian Church. Then a series of murders brings his loyalties into question. The emperor frequents courtesans from the Guild of Aphrodite, three of whom have been found dead - all with crosses etched on their foreheads and each cheek. In order to protect her son's future, Helena, aided by the priest Anastasius, calls upon the service of an 'agente in rebus politicis' - or spy. Claudia is the niece of a tavern-owner and is placed as a wine-server in Constantine's household. But Claudia has secret motives of her own...

About the Author

Paul Doherty was born in Middlesbrough. He studied History at Liverpool and Oxford Universities and obtained a doctorate for his thesis on Edward II and Queen Isabella. He is now headmaster of a school in north-east London and lives with his family in Essex.