A Capital Time

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491_9781907084072

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A Capital TimeThe woman sat opposite and said, You are still in the life asGraecus the Centurion. You have defeated Boudicca, you arewith your century and with your beloved son, Germanicus.Take me to the next important scene in that life. Where doyou need to go now?In a darkened room, the hypnotised subject undergoingregression takes Graecus back to the place he has avoidedfor so long and least wishes to be - Rome. In this book,the Auxiliary Centurion and his men visit the capital of theancient world to take part in General Suetoniuss ovation.The reader goes with them walking down the teeming streetsof the plebeian districts and through the gleaming marblemonuments to Neros power. While the auxiliaries marvel atthe dazzling sights of the imperial city, they also find dangerin its dark alleys. The soldiers learn that the exotic scentsadorning the rich often mask a strong whiff of decaying fishbut, in their dealings with Romes rulers, they discover thatseafood is not the only rotten thing in the city. As Graecusand his century prepare for the ovation, meetings with someof Romes most alluring women ensure that life will never bethe same again.Praise for J A Gordons earlier books in the Chronicles series:Reading The Weight of Time and Moments in Time is likeuncovering a Roman mosaic - all the pieces fit together toprovide a convincing picture of a bygone age and so skilfullythat the story lingers in the mind long after the last page isturnedMoments in Time and The Weight of Time are extremely enjoyableand very well written; the characters are well-rounded andthe great detail brings them to life. This enthralling historicaladventure fairly sails along.For news of the next book in the series Glimpses of Eternityplease visit: www.chroniclesofeternity.co.uk

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