At The Mercy Of Tiberius (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419108044)

At The Mercy Of Tiberius is a historical fiction novel written by Augusta Evans Wilson. The story is set during the reign of Tiberius Caesar in ancient Rome. The main character is a young woman named Claudia, who is forced to navigate the dangerous political and social landscape of Rome in order to survive. Claudia is a slave who is purchased by a wealthy and powerful Roman family. She quickly learns that life in Rome is not easy, especially for a slave. She must contend with jealous and vindictive mistresses, cruel masters, and the constant threat of violence and death. Despite these challenges, Claudia remains determined to survive and to find a way to escape her life of servitude. Along the way, she meets a young man named Marcus, who is also struggling to survive in Rome. Together, Claudia and Marcus form a bond that helps them to face the challenges of their lives. The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and survival set in one of the most fascinating periods of human history.Standing with one foot on the terrace step, close to the marble vases where heliotropes swung their dainty lilac chalices against her shoulder, and the scarlet geraniums stared unabashed, Beryl's gaze wandered from the lovely park and ancient trees, to the unbroken facade of the gray old house; and as, in painful contrast she recalled the bare bleak garret room, where a beloved invalid held want and death at bay, a sudden mist clouded her vision.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Augusta Evans Wilson
ISBN-10: 1419108042
ISBN-13: 9781419108044
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 468
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.94d