Probus: Or Rome In The Third Century is a historical fiction novel written by William Ware. The story takes place during the reign of the Roman Emperor Probus, who ruled from 276 to 282 CE. The novel follows the life of a young Roman soldier named Marcus Curtius, who rises through the ranks of the army and becomes a trusted advisor to the emperor. As Marcus navigates the treacherous political landscape of Rome, he becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow...