Historical Fiction Sweeps Reader into Ancient Rome

In 68 A.D., ancient Rome was in turmoil. Nero was dead and several powerful men were vying for the throne. Murder, intrigue and a female gladiator exhibition carries this action/adventure novel along.

Publish America announces the release of 68 A.D., an historical fiction novel by Northern Nevada author, D. G. Bellenger.

Contact: D. G. Bellenger
Email: gailbellenger@hotmail.com
www.authorsden.com/gailbellenger
ISBN 1-59286-458-9
US$19.95

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Synopsis: Ancient Rome. A time of ambition, brutality and lavish splendor, where human lives are manipulated and sacrificed for the glory of Rome. In 68 AD, the death of Nero brings civil strife to the Empire as rivalry arises between four powerful men contesting for the throne. The successor, Servius Galba, is murdered leaving his son Valarian to struggle with his own ascension to Emperor of Rome. An Egyptian mystic imbued with special powers from the god Ra aids his quest for revenge and justice. This adventure takes Valarian, his wife and his best friend through a tumultuous time that leads to a female gladiatorial exhibition, kidnapping, romance, treachery, mysticism and intrigue as they search for Galbas assassins and try to quell a rebellion.

Biography: D. Gail Bellenger has degrees in Bioarchaeology and Environmental Resource Management, was born in Sydney, Australia. She now resides in Carson City, Nevada and has a full schedule that includes working as a biologist and raising a family while pursuing her passion for writing.