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The Octave Of Claudius (1897)

The Octave Of Claudius (1897)

Pain, Barry

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ISBN10: 1166473651
ISBN13: 9781166473655
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Octave of Claudius is a historical fiction novel written by Barry Pain and first published in 1897. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius and follows the life of a young patrician named Lucius Aemilius. Lucius is a talented musician who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy against Claudius and must navigate the dangerous political landscape of Rome to survive. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful slave girl named Lycoris and must choose between his loyalty to his family and his love for her. The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in Roman history. Pain's vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and his masterful storytelling make The Octave of Claudius a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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