1. The Centurion’s Son
The Roman frontier in the later second century. Albinus, son of the veteran Silus, wants a farmer’s life with Licina rather than the military career his father demands. Their conflict ends when Germanic raiders destroy the settlement, kill Silus and carry Licina away. Albinus joins the…
2. War in the Wilderness
Germania, winter AD 168. Balomar, king of the Marcomanni, has won fame by bringing war onto Roman soil, but his alliance of tribes is fraying under pressure. Rome prepares a response to the destruction of a legion and the threat to the Danube frontier. Albinus continues…
3. Shield of the Rising Sun
The Roman Empire under Marcus Aurelius. Albinus Silus has survived frontier war but carries the grief and trauma of what it has cost him. His service is noticed, and he is chosen for a delicate duty involving the emperor’s son and heir, Commodus. Albinus must help…