First published 1999
In the twilight of the Roman Empire, a young Augustine seeks truth and purpose. His path leads him from the halls of power to the depths of the human soul, as he grapples with the desire for worldly success and the call of the Everlasting Hills. Torn between ambition and devotion, Augustine must confront his own flaws and the shifting tides of a civilization in flux.
Genres: philosophy, christian, historical-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, spiritual-journey
Setting: Rome
Period: Twilight of the Roman Empire
368 pages · Hardcover · Nan A. Talese