Actium’s Wake

Written by: Ralph Jackman

Submitted By: Ralph Jackman

The review posted by the book's author.

'A Dan Brown-style historical thriller' - Portland Book Review. Rome, 31 BC. In the chaos of civil war, senator Marcus Rutilius Crispus makes a mistake which costs him his wealth, his honour and his favour with Rome's leading man, Octavian. This novel explores just how far a man will go to recover his status. Battles with Antony and Cleopatra, court dramas in Rome, and chariot racing in the Circus Maximus unfold but this is a personal story of courage, loyalty and love.