Videssos was not like Marcus Scarus’ native Rome. But he found politics and intrigue the same—deadly!
Book Three of The Videssos Cycle
Since the Roman legion had been mysteriously transported to this world of magic, tribune Marcus Scaurus had served the rulers of war-torn Videssos well. He had been largely responsible for ousting the Pretender and putting Thorish Gavras on the throne. That, of course, made him a hero.
Rome or Videssos, however, Fortune was a fickle goddess.
Now he and the legion were returning in triumph to Videssos the city after defeating a well-entrenched army of rebel mercenaries. But Marcus, betrayed by the one closest to him, was returning to be seized, dragged before the Emperor, and questioned under truth-drug like a traitor.
Of the court, only Alypia Gavra stuck by him—but consorting with the Emperor's niece was dangerous. It could lead to exile—or death!
Yet Alypia was attractive. And Marcus was lonely . . .
- ISBN10 0099589001
- ISBN13 9780099589006
- Publish Date 21 July 1988 (first published 12 July 1987)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 March 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
- Imprint Legend paperbacks
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 432
- Language English