Shop Local Author for Christmas: Brook Allen has 2 books on Ancient Rome, Historical Fiction

Have a reader on your gift list that likes historical fiction? We have a suggestion. Buy these first two books about ancient Rome, of the triology about Marcus Antonious.

Brook Allen will be at Barnes and Noble Valley View signing her books from noon-5 p.m. Sat. Dec. 14.

Antonious, Son of Rome and Antonious Second in Command are the first two of the Trilogy written by local author Brook Allen (the pen name of Margaret Courtney, the music teacher at Greenfield.) Allen traveled to Italy and the middle east to gather information for her trilogy. She recently was awarded the Coffee Pot award for best new book in 2019.

Here is the jacket cover for Book 1, Antonious, Son of Rome

“For over two thousand years, Marcus Antonius–Marc Antony–has been one of history’s most controversial men. His story was buried with him and written by his enemies. Now his entire saga is revealed in a compelling trilogy by Brook Allen.

After young Marcus Antonius’s father dies in disgrace, he yearns to restore his family’s honor during the final days of Rome’s dying Republic. Marcus is rugged, handsome, and owns abundant military talent, but upon entering manhood, he falls prey to the excesses of a violent society. His whoring, gambling, and drinking eventually reap dire consequences. Through a series of personal tragedies, Marcus must come into his own through blood, blades, and death. Once he finally earns a military commission, he faces an uphill battle to earn the respect and admiration of soldiers, proconsuls, and kings. Desperate to redeem his name and carve a legacy for himself, he refuses to let warring rebels, scheming politicians, or even an alluring young Egyptian princess stand in his way.”

Order from Amazon here Book $13.00 Kindle $4.99

Here is the jacket cover for Antonious Second in Command the 2nd book in the trilogy.

“Having proven himself as a formidable cavalry commander, Marcus Antonius finally earns a position at his kinsman Julius Caesar’s side. However, Caesar is an exacting general, demanding complete allegiance from his staff, even when his decisions put him at odds with the Senate. Marcus’s loyalty to Caesar comes at a cost, and he soon finds himself embroiled in mob violence and military mutinies. As civil war brings Rome’s Republic crashing down, many a relationship is torn asunder, including Marcus’s marriage. Determined to rise triumphant in Rome’s new era, Marcus faces his fears, his failures, and his enemies—not the least of whom is himself.

Amid the crisis of the Ides of March, Marcus must don the mantle of ruthlessness to carve his own legacy in Rome’s history. Enemies have been made, wills have been read, and heirs proclaimed.

But in Rome’s civil unrest, blood answers only to blood.”

Order from Amazon here Book $14. 87 or Kindle $4.99

Books can be purchased in Soft cover or E books You can go to the Barnes and Noble websites.