Set in the Roman empire, this historical fiction novel follows the journey of a young legionary and his struggles to survive in a dangerous world. From battlefields to luxurious villas, from the emperor's court to the frontier of the empire, this epic tale captures the essence of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. Fans of historical fiction will love this immersive and well-researched story. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.