Forgiving Nero
By Mary Ann Bernal
By Mary Ann Bernal
Publication Date: 14th February 2021
Publisher: Independently Published
Page Length: 306 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Page Length: 306 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Rome. The jewel of the civilized world is no longer what it was. Strength has failed the Senate. Her legions are in disarray, and the Empire has fallen into Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus Nero’s hands. His reign begins under a cloud of scrutiny, for he is the depraved Emperor Caligula’s nephew. Nero is determined to overcome that stigma and carve a name of his own. One worthy of Rome’s illustrious history.
Politics and treachery threaten to end Nero’s reign before it begins, forcing him to turn to unexpected sources for friendship and help. Many of the Praetorian Guard have watched over Nero since he was a small child, and it is in Traian that the young Emperor places his trust, despite the inherent threat of reducing his mother’s influence. Traian is the father he never had and the one man who does not judge him.
When Traian secretly marries the hostage Vena, it sets in motion a collision of values as Traian comes to odds with his former charge. The whirlwind that follows will shake the very foundations of the greatest Empire the world has ever known, and survival is far from guaranteed.
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Mary Ann Bernal
Mary Ann Bernal attended Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY, where she received a degree in Business Administration. Her literary aspirations were ultimately realized when the first book of The Briton and the Dane novels was published in 2009. In addition to writing historical fiction, Mary Ann has also authored a collection of contemporary short stories in the Scribbler Tales series and a science fiction/fantasy novel entitled Planetary Wars Rise of an Empire. Her recent work includes Crusader’s Path, a redemption story set against the backdrop of the First Crusade, Forgiving Nero, a novel of Ancient Rome, and AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest, a historical mystery adventure.
Since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has been a passionate supporter of the United States military, having been involved with letter-writing campaigns and other support programs. She appeared on The Morning Blend television show hosted by KMTV, the CBS television affiliate in Omaha, and was interviewed by the Omaha World-Herald for her volunteer work. She has been a featured author on various reader blogs and promotional sites.
Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska.
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If I may ask, Mary Ann, what drew you to write about this era and in particular, Nero? ON another note, your book sounds fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI became interested in ancient Rome after watching Charlton Heston drive that chariot in Ben Hur. Yes, I am dating myself. I chose Nero because there's a lot of Inaccurate information about him, such as fiddling while Rome burned. That is not true. I am always curious about whether or not we are a product of our times, which drives our choices. Traian mourns the man that might have been, but history does not.
DeleteThank you, Mary Anne, Access sleep. for the shout out. Very much appreciated.
DeleteYou are more than welcome, Mary Ann.
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