The Pillars of Rome

<P>Volume #1 in the Roman Republic trilogy. In a dark cave two young boys appeal to the Roman oracle for a glimpse of their future. The Sybil draws the blood-red shape of an eagle with wings outstretched: an omen of death. Thirty years on Lucius and Aulus find themselves on different sides of a conflict fighting to save the great Roman Republic. With barbarians at the gate and enemies within the prophecy of the eagle might come true after all.</P>