“Antonious, Son of Rome” by local author Brook Allen

Her pen name is “Brook Allen” for her almost name and her maiden name says Greenfield music teacher Margaret Courtney who has published an historical novel called Antonious, Son of Rome, by Brook Allen. The first book is in a trilogy based on Marc Antony, the famous Roman general.

Courtney said, “It has taken fourteen years of research and trips to Rome, Greece, Egypt and Turkey to get the book out in print.” The second book of the triology is under revisions now. Most of her research time has been in Hollins University Library with the help of Dr. Christiana Salowey, Hollins University professor of Classics.

A paperback and Kindle version are available through Amazon. Courtney also has signed author copies. Her website contains details. Paperback is $16.95 and Kindle is $4.95

Another NY times best selling author, Margaret George has penned a front cover endorsement and helped her a long the way, “She is an inspiration to me and we have become friends over time,” said Courtney. George has written historical fiction on Cleopatra. A brief of Geroge’s cover remark from Amazon.com ” “A SUSPENSEFUL, INSIGHTFUL, AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN STORY” Margaret George, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Memoirs of Cleopatra “

Brook Allen (Courtney) will be featured on a nationally syndicated radio show in mid April.

She said, “My interview will be with JOY ON PAPER, a nationally syndicated radio show that caters to the lives of writing and readers. It’s scheduled for Thursday, April 18th at 11am. People may listen online live at www.radio-joyonpaper.com

For details of her books, interesting historical facts and more, go to her website https://www.brookallenauthor.com/

–Story and photo by Cathy Benson