Book Overview
313 AD, and tempers are rising in Rome. The Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena are trying to make sense of the new Christian religion which is spreading through the Empire - but the Christians... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0755324072
ISBN13:9780755324071
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:Headline Hardbacks
Length:288 Pages
Weight:3.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 9.2" x 6.0"
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Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
An Enjoyable Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Though I'm sure I have read other books by Paul Doherty, I do not recall them. I will be looking for some in the future. "The Song Of The Gladiator" was a captivating mystery with several subplots, thoroughly enjoyable characters, both heroes and villains, and a reasonably satisfactory conclusion.
A good read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book is better than its slightly corny title. A murder mystery set in ancient Rome, it brings to life historical and fictional characters during a very interesting time - the transformation of Christianity from a "subversive" sect to the official religion of the Empire. Into this turmoil is injected a healthy mix of politics, theft, murder, and revenge. Gladiators do form part of the book's basis but no more than does the Imperial Court of Constantine the Great served by the agile and inquisitive spy Claudia for the Empress Helena. I can't wait for Claudia to appear in a future installment. Personally I prefer reading historical fact or historical novels that bring the characters to live. This book fits the bill very well.
Thumbs Up!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
As the reader can deduce from the title this novel is about Ancient Rome. Is is set at the time of the Emperor Constantine and his manipulative mother Helena, who is the power behind his "reign". Claudia the leading character is Helena's spy. She is heavily involved with one of the foremost gladiators in the city and he has become the subject of a heavy betting syndicate who are attempting to manipulate his fights in the arena to their advantage. The book is full of the savagery and violence that is well documented for that period of history. Paul Doherty seems to be able to turn his hand to any period of history, be it Rome, Ancient Egypt or Medieval England. This is as good as any of his recent books.
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