{"product_id":"the-man-with-two-names-a-novel-of-ancient-rome-9780999120804","title":"The Man With Two Names: A Novel of Ancient Rome","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Man With Two Names: A Novel of Ancient Rome\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA young man must sacrifice everything to protect his family, enduring betrayals, political corruption, and war in Rome's legion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRome, 107 BC. Quintus Sertorius just lost his father and he may lose his home. When his rural village is stripped of its political status, he must leave his family to secure their food and protection from inside Rome's bloodthirsty government. As he transitions from countryman to politician, he's thrust into the middle of a bitter political war...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Quintus struggles to gain the aid his village so desperately needs, he approaches Gaius Marius, the uncle of Julius Caesar himself. But with each passing day in the unforgiving landscape of the Eternal City, he puts his family and his own life in even greater danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a ruthless battle of conscience, will Quintus lose both himself and the ones he loves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAncient Rome Historical Fiction Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Man with Two Names\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in the gritty Sertorius Scrolls historical fiction series. If you like heroic ambitions, well-researched historical settings, and Roman corruption, then you'll love Vincent B. Davis II's powerful tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Readers Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel transports readers to the Roman Republic during a tumultuous period of political upheaval. The story follows Quintus Sertorius as he navigates the treacherous waters of Roman politics while trying to save his family and village from ruin. Set against the backdrop of 107 BC, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the corrupting influence of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delivers authentic historical detail about life in ancient Rome, from rural villages to the political machinations of the Eternal City. Readers witness the transformation of a young countryman into a political player, forced to make impossible choices between personal integrity and family survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Sertorius Scrolls Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis opening installment sets the stage for an epic journey through one of history's most fascinating periods. The series focuses on real historical figures and events from the Roman Republic, bringing ancient history to life through compelling character-driven narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuy \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Man with Two Names \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eto enter the dark world of Rome today!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thirteenth Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680820072722,"sku":"9780999120804","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_96c95895-675a-453e-a0ba-348fe93662c3.jpg?v=1733943087","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-man-with-two-names-a-novel-of-ancient-rome-9780999120804","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}