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“Brave words. Easy to write when one was young and death was still skulking over a distant hill somewhere... - Pg. 82”

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Book:Pompeii
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Pompeii

Pompeii is a gripping historical novel that transports readers back to ancient Rome, focusing on the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The story follows the lives of several characters caught in the midst of the disaster, offering a vivid portrayal of the ancient city and its inhabitants. more

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Robert Harris
Robert Harris

Robert Harris is a renowned British novelist, born on March 7, 1957. He is known for his historical novels and thrillers, which have gained popularity among readers. more

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“I remember Cannae," she said, raising her head, "when we thought all was lost. Carthage had defeated us, and there were those who gave up hope. Yet we survived, by our fortitude, and by believing that we should endure. There are times, Marcus, when courage is all you have." I looked down at the stone floor, chastened into silence by her cold, stern words. This was her way, as it had always been. It was the Roman way. Grief was an indulgence; and though she surely suffered, her suffering was for her alone. It seemed hard, but she had come from a hard family, brave men and brave women who through the generations had survived by facing down hardship and loss. Of all her long line of ancestors, she was not going to be the one to break. And nor, I decided, was I.”

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Book:Of Merchants & Heroes
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