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050		4	_aPR6054.O424 _bM83 2003
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100	1		_aDoherty, Paul
245	1	0	_aMurder imperial / _cPaul Doherty.
260			_aLondon, UK : _bHeadline Book Publishing, _c2003.
300			_a242 p. : _bcov. ill. ; _c24 cm.
500			_a"Political Intrigue in Ancient Rome" (Front Cover)
505			_a"At the dawn of the fourth century, the Roman empire is beset by economic problems, barbarian incursions and religious divides. After a series of tyrannical rulers, Emperor Diocletian has divided the empire into east and west. Now, with Constantine's victory over Maxentius in the west, Rome finally appears to be emerging from its turbulent past.
505			_aBut instead of enjoying the fruits of his victory, Emperor Constantine is in trouble. In order to consolidate his authority and under the guidance of his mother Helena, he plans to harness the power of the increasingly influential Christian Church. Then a series of murders brings his loyalties into question. The emperor frequents courtesans from the Guild of Aphrodite, three of whom have been found dead - all with crosses etched on their foreheads and each cheek.
505			_aIn order to protect her son's future, Helena, aided by the priest Anastasius, calls upon the services of an 'agente in rebus politicis' - or spy. Claudia is the niece of a tavern-owner and is placed as as wine-server in Constantine's household. But Claudia has secret motives of her own..." (Book Cover)
651		0	_aRome _xHistory _yEmpire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. _vFiction.
856			_uhttps://ottawa.bibliocommons.com/item/show/361878026 _zCheck the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) catalogue.
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