Antonius:
Second in Command
By
Brook Allen
The
Antonius saga continues…
Having proven himself as a formidable
cavalry commander, Marcus Antonius finally earns a position at his kinsman
Julius Caesar’s side. However, Caesar is an exacting general, demanding
complete allegiance from his staff, even when his decisions put him at odds
with the Senate. Marcus’s loyalty to Caesar comes at a cost, and he soon finds
himself embroiled in mob violence and military mutinies. As civil war brings
Rome’s Republic crashing down, many a relationship is torn asunder, including
Marcus’s marriage. Determined to rise triumphant in Rome’s new era, Marcus
faces his fears, his failures, and his enemies—not the least of whom is
himself.
Amid the crisis of the Ides of March,
Marcus must don the mantle of ruthlessness to carve his own legacy in Rome’s
history. Enemies have been made, wills have been read, and heirs proclaimed.
But in Rome’s civil unrest, blood answers
only to blood.
Antonius:
Son of Rome
By
Brook Allen
For
over two thousand years, Marc Antony has been one of history’s most
controversial men. His story was buried with him and written by his enemies.
Now his entire saga is revealed in a compelling trilogy by Brook Allen.
After
young Marcus Antonius’s father dies in disgrace, he yearns to restore his
family’s honor during the final days of Rome’s dying Republic. Marcus is
rugged, handsome, and possesses abundant military talent, but upon entering
manhood, he falls prey to the excesses of a licentious society. His whoring,
gambling, and drinking eventually reap dire consequences. After a series of
personal tragedies, Marcus must come into his own through blood, death, and
sacrifice. Once he finally earns a military commission, he faces an uphill
battle to earn the respect and admiration of soldiers, proconsuls, and kings.
Desperate to redeem his name and carve a legacy for himself, he refuses to let
warring rebels, scheming politicians, or even an alluring young Egyptian princess
stand in his way.
Brook Allen
Brook Allen is a Music Educator in a rural community near Roanoke, VA. Aside from her regular classes, she teaches two ensembles, a Chorus and Recorder Consort. Born in Salt Lake City, UT, Brook was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and has lived all over the U.S., from the Pacific Northwest, all the way down to Florida. She graduated with a B.A. in Music Education and has a M. A. in Liberal Studies, with an emphasis on Roman History. Brook is happily married and has two energetic Labrador Retrievers. Voraciously active, she cycles, hikes, and loves to travel.
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