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2) Ben-Hur
Author
Series
Classics illustrated volume no. 27
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.1 - AR Pts: 31
Language
English
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Description
Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. His old friend Messala arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. They become bitter enemies. Because of an unfortunate accident, Ben-Hur is sent to slave in the mines while his family is sent to leprosy caves. As Messala is dying from being crushed in a chariot race, he reveals where Ben-Hur's family is. On the road to find them, Ben-Hur...
Author
Series
Mark of the lion volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 25
Language
English
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Description
In this final installment of the trilogy, the Germanic warrior Atretes vows to move heaven and earth to find his son -- the baby he thought was dead --and take him back to Germania. Only one thing stands in his way: Rizaph, a Christian widow who has cared for the child since his birth. Atretes hadn't counted on Rizaph's fiery resistance to "her son" being taken away, nor is he prepared for the woman's strength and beauty. The two are caught in a...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 30
Language
English
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The holy city of Jerusalem has fallen. By the mercy of God, Hadassah, a young Christian girl survives famine, the deaths of her entire family, and unspeakable atrocities. And in Germania, a heroic young chieftain named Atretes battles the Romans with unmatched fury. It is prophesied that Atretes will drive the Romans from his lands, and someday meet a dark complexioned woman from an exotic land whom he will come to love.
5) Eternal
Author
Language
English
Description
"Elisabetta, Marco, and Sandro grow up as the best of friends despite their differences. Elisabetta is a feisty beauty who dreams of becoming a novelist; Marco the brash and athletic son in a family of professional cyclists; and Sandro a Jewish mathematics prodigy, kind-hearted and thoughtful, the son of a lawyer and a doctor. Their friendship blossoms to love, with both Sandro and Marco hoping to win Elisabetta's heart. But in the autumn of 1937,...
Author
Series
Masters of Rome volume 2
Publisher
W. Morrow
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
As the Roman Empire declines Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla vie for political dominance.
Author
Series
Masters of Rome volume 1
Publisher
Morrow
Language
English
Description
On New Year's Day of 110 B.C., two men whom "Fortune" favors stand with a vision and courage that will force change upon the Roman Empire.
Author
Series
Cicero trilogy volume 3
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Language
English
Description
"There was a time when Cicero held Caesar's life in the palm of his hand. But now Caesar is the dominant figure and Cicero's life is in ruins. Exiled, separated from his wife and children, his possessions confiscated, his life constantly in danger, Cicero is tormented by the knowledge that he has sacrificed power for the sake of his principles. His comeback requires wit, skill and courage - and for a brief and glorious period, the legendary orator...
Author
Series
Masters of Rome volume 5
Language
English
Description
A novel on Julius Caesar, the Roman emperor, describing his rise to power. It follows him pacifying Britain and Gaul, after which he leads his army across the Rubicon, the frontier between Gaul and Italy, which starts a civil war. He defeats Pompey and becomes dictator. By the author of Caesar's Women.
10) Caesar's women
Author
Series
Masters of Rome volume 4
Publisher
W. Morrow
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Caesar returns from the battlefield to Rome and prepares to conquer the political arena and the women he left behind--his mistress Servilia, his mother Aurelia, his daughter Julia, and the celebrated Vestal Virgins.
Author
Series
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
An epic fantasy based on the mythology of ancient Rome begins with an Etruscan noblewoman who gives birth to a child with mystical powers. The child, Horatrim, will be called upon to rescue his mother and in the process find out more about the secrets surrounding his birth.
Author
Series
Marcus Didius Falco mysteries volume 7
Publisher
Mysterious Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Private investigator and royal informer Marcus Didius Falco is hot on the trail of organized crime in 72 A.D. Rome. Assisted by his girlfriend Helena Justina and his best friend, watch captain L. Petronius Longus, Falco tries to complete this imperial commission without being killed. Meanwhile he's hampered with a stray dog, an abandoned baby, a missing niece, and an irritating landlord.
Author
Series
Mark of the lion volume 2
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 23
Language
English
Description
Hadassah conceals scars and identity with veils after she narrowly escapes death. She risks her life to heal the person who tried to destroy her.
Author
Series
Masters of Rome volume 3
Publisher
Morrow
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
The third volume of a saga set in ancient Rome focuses on the political fortunes of Julius Caesar, a soldier destined for greatness, Sulla the dictator; and the ambitious Pompey, as well as Spartacus's slave revolt.
Author
Series
Marcus Didius Falco mysteries volume 3
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
Imperial Rome's private investigator Marcus Didius Falco takes on a case involving the murder of a wealthy real estate developer.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mysterious Press
Pub. Date
c1996
Language
English
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Description
Roman private detective Marcus Didius Falco becomes involved in a slippery plot when he sets out to investigate an assassination attempt on the life of Chief Spy Anacrites, and uncovers scandal in the olive oil trade.
Author
Series
Marcus Didius Falco mysteries volume 4
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
c1992
Language
English
Description
Falco is on an undercover mission to Roman Germany when he encounters natives wanting revenge for old grudges. Will he prevail?