First published 2000
In the fabled city of Sarantium, a young man named Crispin is summoned to the imperial court, his destiny intertwined with the ambitious Emperor Valerius. As Crispin navigates the treacherous political landscape, he becomes embroiled in a conflict that could unravel the very fabric of the empire. With the threat of invasion looming and the emperor's grip tightening, Crispin must make difficult choices that will test his loyalties and shape the future of Sarantium.
Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, political-thriller, epic
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, court-politics, political-machinations
Setting: Sarantium
Period: Ancient
544 pages · Hardcover · Harper Voyager