Murder Imperial

Paul Doherty is the consummate professional when it comes to writing historical novels. I for one do not know how he can be so prolific with his offering of books and yet make sure that each of them is well researched. Whether they be 13th, 14th, or fifteenth century they are always true to the period. He also writes about Ancient Egypt and Alexander the Great. Paul Doherty has the rare talent of making you feel as though you are there, be it medieval England, or battling with Alexander. The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of his books. He has now turned his attention to Ancient Rome and this is the second book in the series. Rome 313 AD, after a series of abject and at times tyrannical rulers, the Emperor Diocletian has divided the Roman Empire into east and west. Constantine has had a victory over Maxentius in the west and Rome now seems to be heading towards a period of prosperity and stability. But instead of enjoying the fruits of his victory, Constantine under the guidance of his mother Helena is striving to harness the power of the increasingly influential Christians.