The Pillars of Rome by David Donachie Paperback Book 9781493073955

Volume 1 in the Roman Republic trilogy In a dark cave two young boys appeal to the Roman oracle for a glimpse of their future The Sybil draws the bloodred shape of an eagle with wings outstretched an omen of death Thirty years on Lucius and Aulus find themselves on different sides of a conflict fighting to save the great Roman Republic With barbarians at the gate and enemies within the prophecy of the eagle might come true after all