{"product_id":"valerian-dionis-kuliev-9798288947490","title":"Valerian: The Captive Emperor: A Historical Novel of Betrayal, Suffering, and Endurance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValerian: The Captive Emperor\u003c\/i\u003e is a sweeping historical novel that brings to life one of the most dramatic and tragic episodes of the ancient world. Set in the turbulent 3rd century, this meticulously researched narrative tells the story of Emperor Publius Licinius Valerianus - a man who rose to command Rome at its most perilous hour, only to fall into the hands of his enemies and endure unimaginable suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the battlefields of the eastern provinces to the glittering yet treacherous court of Shapur I, king of Persia, the novel traces Valerian's journey from imperial glory to captivity. Through vivid detail and emotional depth, it portrays his courage in the face of humiliation, his quiet defiance amid torture, and his transformation from ruler of men to a symbol of human dignity that transcends empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining historical accuracy with dramatic storytelling, \u003ci\u003eValerian: The Captive Emperor\u003c\/i\u003e explores timeless themes of honor, pride, betrayal, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Readers who love historical fiction with rich character development, intense moral conflict, and epic settings will find themselves gripped by this unforgettable tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for lovers of Roman history, epic dramas, and readers seeking stories where true strength is measured not by conquest, but by endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dionis Kuliev,Jambul Kuliev\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798288947490\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d","brand":"Dionis Kuliev","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852580892927,"sku":"9798288947490","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/valerian-dionis-kuliev-9798288947490","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}