Murder Imperial

by Paul Doherty

Book Overview

313 AD. Under the rule of Emperor Constantine, Rome finally appears to be emerging from its turbulent past. In order to consolidate his control and under the guidance of his mother Helena, Constantine plans to harness the power of the increasingly influential Christian Church. But his loyalties are brought into question when three courtesans from the Guild of Aphrodite - a guild Constantine himself frequents - are found dead. All three bodies have...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074726077X
• ISBN13: 9780747260776
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Headline
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Second Book in the Series

Paul Doherty is the consummate professional when it comes to writing historical novels. I for one do not know how he can be so prolific with his offering of books and yet make sure that each of them is well researched. Whether they be 13th, 14th, or fifteenth century they are always true to the period. He also writes about Ancient Egypt and Alexander the Great. Paul Doherty has the rare talent of making you feel as though you are there, be it medieval England, or battling with Alexander. The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of his books. He has now turned his attention to Ancient Rome and this is the second book in the series. Rome 313 AD, after a series of abject and at times tyrannical rulers, the Emperor Diocletian has divided the Roman Empire into east and west. Constantine has had a victory over Maxentius in the west and Rome now seems to be heading towards a period of prosperity and stability. But instead of enjoying the fruits of his victory, Constantine under the guidance of his mother Helena is striving to harness the power of the increasingly influential Christians.