Lucius Albus Longius, son of Otto, Knight of Rome, has resigned his army commission and returned to his home on the family estate in Luca, Italia. He sees his future as that of a prosperous provincial citizen, managing his lands and financial interests but above all living a rewarding family life with his wife, two sons and parents in law with whom he has become close. Humdrum it may be at times, but if ever he becomes bored, he has only to think back to the Germanic warriors hurling spears and howling for his blood or the heat and dust of Syria with its treachery and menace to thank the Gods for his city, his own people around him and peace. Luca may be a haven but Rome is in bloody turmoil. Caligula is acclaimed Emperor to the joyful relief of all but then shows his true colours and brings in a reign of debauched terror. The Emperor turns his baleful eyes on Britannia. A functionary comes across Lucius' name in the depths of the archives, a former officer with connections to that island who has spent some time there. As soon as his personal history is noted, Lucius' days of tranquillity are over, snatched from him in politics and war.
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Knight of Rome VIII Lucius Albus Invasion (Knight of Rome #8)
Lucius Albus Longius, son of Otto, Knight of Rome, has resigned his army commission and returned to his home on the family estate in Luca, Italia. He sees his future as that of a prosperous provincial citizen, managing his lands and financial interests but above all living a rewarding family life with his wife, two sons and parents in law with whom he has become close. Humdrum it may be at times, but if ever he becomes bored, he has only to think back to the Germanic warriors hurling spears and howling for his blood or the heat and dust of Syria with its treachery and menace to thank the Gods for his city, his own people around him and peace. Luca may be a haven but Rome is in bloody turmoil. Caligula is acclaimed Emperor to the joyful relief of all but then shows his true colours and brings in a reign of debauched terror. The Emperor turns his baleful eyes on Britannia. A functionary comes across Lucius' name in the depths of the archives, a former officer with connections to that island who has spent some time there. As soon as his personal history is noted, Lucius' days of tranquillity are over, snatched from him in politics and war.