Fortune's Favorites - (Masters of Rome) by Colleen McCullough (Paperback)

About the Book

In a time of cataclysmic upheaval, a bold new generation of Romans vied for greatness amid the disintegrating remnants of their beloved Republic. But there was one who towered above them all--a boy they would one day call "Caesar."

Book Synopsis

With incomparable storytelling skill, New York Times bestselling author Colleen McCullough brings Rome alive in all her majesty--and illuminates the world of those favored by the gods at birth.

In a time of cataclysmic upheaval, a bold new generation of Romans vied for greatness amid the disintegrating remnants of their beloved Republic. They were the chosen...and the cursed--blessed with wealth and privilege yet burdened by the dictates of destiny in a savage struggle for power that would leave countless numbers crushed and destroyed. But there was one who would tower above them all--a brilliant and beautiful boy whose ambition was unparalleled, whose love was legend, and whose glory was Rome's: a boy they would one day call "Caesar."

Review Quotes

"A master storyteller."--"Los Angeles Times"Brilliant...fascinating...a story of the ancient world told with authority, humor, richness and a touch of poetry."--"Cleveland Plain Dealer"McCullough succeeds in re-creating a fascinating world."--"Washington Post Book World"Epic...commanding...irresistible."--"San Francisco Chronicle