The Curse of Babylon
Author(s): Richard Blake
615 AD. A vengeful Persian tyrant prepares the final blow that will annihilate the Empire. Aelric - the young adventurer from England - is now almost as powerful as the Emperor. Seemingly without opposition, he dominates the vast and morally bankrupt city of Constantinople. One step at a time, in his fortified palace, he is pushing forward reforms that are the Roman Empire's only hope of survival, and perhaps restoration to wealth and greatness. But his domestic enemies are only waiting for their moment to strike back. And the world's most terrifying military machine is assembling in secret beyond the mountains of the eastern frontier. The plot to destroy the English upstart begins with an ancient and apparently accursed Babylonian treasure - and continues with kidnap, revolution and a brutal invasion. Can Aelric overcome his greatest challenge yet? Can he call on new and unexpected forces to save the Empire? And can he find a personal happiness that has so far eluded him?
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Vivid characters, devious plotting and buckets of gore are enhanced by his unfamiliar choice of period. Nasty, fun and educational. -- Daily Telegraph on THE TERROR OF CONSTANTINOPLE He knows how to deliver a fast-paced story and his grasp of the period is impressively detailed -- Mail on Sunday on THE TERROR OF CONSTANTINOPLE A rollicking and raunchy read ... Anyone who enjoys their history with large dollops of action, sex, intrigue and, above all, fun will absolutely love this novel. -- Historical Novels Review on THE TERROR OF CONSTANTINOPLE 'Fascinating to read, very well written, an intriguing plot and I enjoyed it very much.' -- Derek Jacobi on CONSPIRACIES OF ROME It would be hard to over-praise this extraordinary series, a near-perfect blend of historical detail and atmosphere with the plot of a conspiracy thriller, vivid characters, high philosophy and vulgar comedy. -- Matt Coward, The Morning Star on THE SWORD OF DAMASCUS
Richard Blake is a historian, broadcaster and university lecturer. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter.
General Fields
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- : Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- : Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
- : 01 July 2013
- : 234mm X 153mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 September 2013
- : books
Special Fields
- : Richard Blake
- : Paperback
- : 823.92
- : 496
