The Song of the Gladiator (Ancient Rome Mysteries, Book 2): A dramatic novel of

Description: The Song of the Gladiator (Ancient Rome Mysteries, Book 2) by Paul Doherty The second dramatic historical novel set in the turbulence of Roman society to feature imperial secret agent Claudia FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 313 AD, and tempers are rising in Rome. The Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena are trying to make sense of the new Christian religion which is spreading through the Empire - but the Christians cant agree among themselves. Scholars are locked in a bitter struggle over whether Christ really was the son of God, and Constantine invites delegates from both sides to debate before him at his villa.Now strange things start to happen. Envoys from both sides are found murdered in a most macabre way. The villa is secretly attacked, and the Holy Sword is stolen. Helena calls on the help of her secret agent Claudia - that shrewd, unobtrusive detective - to untangle the dangerous web of intrigue. As she sets to work, the spy is also facing a crisis in her own life... Notes Dramatic historical novel about turbulent times in Rome. Author Biography 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. Review Praise for Paul Dohertys other novels: I really like these medieval whodunnits * Bookseller *A romping good read * Time Out *Historically informative, excellently plotted and, as ever, superbly entertaining * CADS 20 *This rich tale ... seeps authenticity and is written with wonderfully efficient style. A gem of an historical thriller * Huddersfield Daily Examiner * Promotional The second dramatic historical novel set in the turbulence of Roman society to feature imperial secret agent Claudia Long Description 313 AD, and tempers are rising in Rome. The Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena are trying to make sense of the new Christian religion which is spreading through the Empire - but the Christians cant agree among themselves. Scholars are locked in a bitter struggle over whether Christ really was the son of God, and Constantine invites delegates from both sides to debate before him at his villa.Now strange things start to happen. Envoys from both sides are found murdered in a most macabre way. The villa is secretly attacked, and the Holy Sword is stolen. Helena calls on the help of her secret agent Claudia - that shrewd, unobtrusive detective - to untangle the dangerous web of intrigue. As she sets to work, the spy is also facing a crisis in her own life... Review Quote Praise for Paul Dohertys other novels: I really like these medieval whodunnits Promotional "Headline" The second dramatic historical novel set in the turbulence of Roman society to feature imperial secret agent Claudia Description for Sales People PLR figures of half a million borrowings of Paul Dohertys novels a year Details ISBN0755307798 Author Paul Doherty Short Title SONG OF THE GLADIATOR Series Ancient Roman Mysteries Language English ISBN-10 0755307798 ISBN-13 9780755307791 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Residence US Subtitle A dramatic novel of turbulent times in Ancient Rome Series Number 3 UK Release Date 2005-04-04 Pages 416 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Publication Date 2005-04-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2005-05-11 AU Release Date 2005-05-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2767406;

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