Peter G. M. Lavelle

In the broken Roman Empire a sheltered girl Sophia uncovers a secret of her family's past from beyond the grave. The knowledge is as unlikely as it is sensational. It is also deadly dangerous to hold. The most powerful individuals would rather it was suppressed forever. By the early 6th century the western half of the Roman Empire had fallen to waves of barbarian invaders and the Dark Ages h...

Sophia must now stand alone and try to find the strength to achieve her destiny. Her very survival and that of her family is at stake. The survival of the broken Roman Empire itself hangs in the balance. Have Justinian’s wildly ambitious plans to restore the old glory been several steps too far? The relentless enemies from beyond the borders who would seize what is left never cease to encroach an...

Theodora now has the power to repay everyone who ever crossed her path but she has much more to offer the world than just revenge. Justinian dreams of restoring the broken Roman Empire to its former glory but lacks the means. He is making many enemies with his audacious schemes. There is so much to do and so few who want to pay for it to be done. Together they are stronger than apart yet they se...