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Rome's Sacred Flame: Volume 8 Paperback – 7 January 2019

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The penultimate novel in the incredible Vespasian series from the bestselling author, Robert Fabbri.

Rome, AD 63. Vespasian has been made Governor of Africa. Nero, Rome's increasingly unpredictable Emperor, orders him to journey with his most trusted men to a far-flung empire in Africa to free 500 Roman citizens who have been enslaved by a desert kingdom. Vespasian arrives at the city to negotiate their emancipation, hoping to return to Rome a hero and find himself back in favour with Nero.

But when Vespasian reaches the city, he discovers a slave population on the edge of revolt. With no army to keep the population in check, it isn't long before tensions spill over into bloody chaos. Vespasian must escape the city with all 500 Roman citizens and make their way across a barren desert, battling thirst and exhaustion, with a hoard of rebels at their backs. It's a desperate race for survival, with twists and turns aplenty.

Meanwhile, back in Rome, Nero's extravagance goes unchecked. All of Rome's elite fear for their lives as Nero's closest allies run amok. Can anyone stop the Emperor before Rome devours itself? And if Nero is to be toppled, who will be the one to put his head in the lion's mouth?
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    Vespasian
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    352 pages
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    7 January 2019
  6. Dimensions
    12.7 x 2.54 x 20.32 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    178239706X
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1782397069
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"The penultimate story in the very successful Vespasian series. With a taut plot and strong characterization, the author portrays Nero's derangement, and the licentiousness and cruelty of Rome as it descends into chaos, in a realistic but not overly graphic way. Although part of a series, this can be read as a stand-alone novel. This is an exciting read for all lovers of the genre. Historical fiction at its best. More please!" --Historical Novel Society

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Robert Fabbri read Drama and Theatre at London University and has worked in film and TV for 25 years as an assistant director. He has worked on productions such as Hornblower, Hellraiser, Patriot Games and Billy Elliot. His life-long passion for ancient history inspired him to write the Vespasian series. He lives in London and Berlin.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CORVUS PBS; Main edition (7 January 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 178239706X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1782397069
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 2.54 x 20.32 cm
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Robert Fabbri read Drama and Theatre at London University and has worked in film and TV for 25 years as an assistant director. He has worked on productions such as Hornblower, Hellraiser, Patriot Games and Billy Elliot. His life-long passion for ancient history inspired him to write the Vespasian series. He lives in London and Berlin.

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Davey
5.0 out of 5 stars Usual Great Style.
Reviewed in Australia on 17 January 2018
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Robert Fabbri continues on in his usual great style with this the eighth Vespasian book. This time desert skirmishes and treachery give way to the excesses and intrigues of Rome when even the Emperor is threatened.
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Paul Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful storytelling
Reviewed in the United States on 14 July 2021
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Vespasian has been made Governor of Africa. Nero, Rome's increasingly unpredictable Emperor, orders him to journey with his most trusted men to a far-flung empire in Africa to free 200 Roman citizens who have been enslaved by a desert kingdom. Vespasian arrives at the city to negotiate their emancipation, hoping to return to Rome a hero and find himself back in favor with Nero. But when Vespasian reaches the city, he discovers a slave population on the edge of revolt. With no army to keep the population in check, it isn't long before tensions spill over into bloody chaos. Vespasian must escape the city with all 200 Roman citizens and make their way across a barren desert, battling thirst and exhaustion, with a hoard of rebels at their backs. It's a desperate race for survival, with twists and turns aplenty. Meanwhile, back in Rome, Nero's extravagance goes unchecked. All of Rome's elite fear for their lives as Nero's closest allies run amok. Can anyone stop the Emperor before Rome devours itself? And if Nero is to be toppled, who will be the one to put his head in the lion's mouth?
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When a book has as many ratings/reviews as this one, it is difficult to write something that hasn't been already written. So, this review will be succinct - to wit - The author's portrayal of Nero is fiendishly outlandish, in other words spectacular; especially concerning the fire; oh yeah especially the fire. Another facet of this episode that I found so compelling is the long lived/exquisitely planned plots for revenge on Vespasian; in other words masterful storytelling, or as Magnus would say, 'if you get my meaning.' 😁 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Rudy Skapin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining.
Reviewed in Canada on 14 December 2018
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Story was hard to put down,looking forward tto the next book. enjoyed the authers interpertation of historic accounts. I believe that Vespsian wasRomes greatest emperior.
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K. Mick
5.0 out of 5 stars Outsranding Roman history
Reviewed in Germany on 21 September 2018
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Faszinierend sind immer wieder die Crucification Beschreibungen die es Robert Fabbry wohl angetan haben. Man kann fast den Hammerschlag fühlen wenn der Nagel durch die Handwurzel getrieben wird und welche unsäglichen Qualen der Deliquvent zu leiden hat. Für mich eine der besten Serien die auf der einen Seite bitte unendlich weitergehen sollte aber mit der Ergreifung des Purpur auch enden sollte.
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H. A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Roman historical fiction at it's very best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 February 2018
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The Vespasian stories get better with every book. Robert Fabbri does not shy away from the realism of political intrigue.The main protagonist Vespasian is portrayed as a just but ruthless, astute politician trying to further his career and that of his family by any means. Even if this means doing things he regrets but pragmatically comes to accept.
The backdrop to the series is beautifully portrayed.Roman life during the early period of the( Julio-Claudian) Emperors was very dangerous for the senatorial classes as they constantly had to walk a tightrope between success or death.The Author is very knowledgeable and this gives the books a credibility(even taking into account certain artistic liberties) that most novels of this type lack.
.The protagonists and antagonists in these books are well fleshed out and the adventures are hugely enjoyable.I eagerly wait for the next book in this fabulous series.
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JEAN FOURCADE
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous
Reviewed in France on 13 January 2018
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I have been an ecstatic fan of this glorious Vespasian saga for years, and can't wait to read its final chapter. Once again, top score for the journey into the madness of Rome's imperial politics and relentless paranoia. And the rendition of the Great Fire spreading across the hills is a masterpiece. I'll even excuse the author for the incongruous episode of Vespasian's private war against an improbable foe on his country estate, but sometimes one has to fill the pages one way or another. Thank you Fabbri, take your time for the last one, and make it count!
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