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The love story of the Emperor Vespasian, who brought peace to Rome after years of strife, and his mistress, the freed slave woman Antonia Caenis, this book recreates Ancient Rome's most turbulent period - the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero, and Vespasian's rise to power. As their forbidden romance blossoms, she is embroiled in political intrigue, while he embarks on a glorious career. Years pass, then Vespasian risks all in the climatic struggle for power - bringing hope for Rome, but a threat to the relationship that has endured so long.
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Lindsey Davis was born in Birmingham but now lives in Greenwich. After an English degree at Oxford she joined the Civil Service but now writes full time.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You know, Lindsay Davies has an awful lot to answer for: indeed she has got me into reading ancient history. I have gone from ancient Rome and her very entertaining and informative Falco series, to Greece and latterly, Egypt.
Responsible in no small part for all for all of this is this book - a little different from the Falco series but it complements and develops an historical aspect of Falco's times. (If you haven't yet met Marcus Didius Falco, it's high time you did - highly recommended).
However don't be put off; this is no dry history of Emperor Vespasian and his life-long mistress (and love) Caenis, but a living, lively and at times a moving account of very real people.
Buy it - read it - love it.
Thank you, Lindsay, you've done it again!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For those readers who are Falco fanatics let me establish from the start that this is not a Falco novel but nonetheless it is a terrific read. Still using the setting of Ancient Rome (I think that Lindsey Davis has just about made the city her own).the author weaves her magical spell for lovers of all things ancient and Roman.
Lindsey Davis herself admits that the Roman setting deterred publishers for ten years. I cannot for the life of me wonder why. There are many novels (thank goodness) set in the Roman period and nobody does it better than Davis. She also admits that the time she spent researching this novel gave her the idea for the Falco series.
The Course of Honour is set in one of the most troublesome times in Rome's history. The death of Vespasian's wife, Flavia Domitilla has allowed him to reform a relationship with his former mistress Antonia Caenis, a former slave and now a freedwoman who had been secretary to Antonia, Marc Anthony's daughter. She remained his wife in all but name even after he became Emperor and was instrumental in many of the decisions that he made. The old saying that behind every great man there is a woman was never truer than with this pair of lovers.
Lindsey Davis herself admits that the Roman setting deterred publishers for ten years. I cannot for the life of me wonder why. There are many novels (thank goodness) set in the Roman period and nobody does it better than Davis. She also admits that the time she spent researching this novel gave her the idea for the Falco series.
The Course of Honour is set in one of the most troublesome times in Rome's history. The death of Vespasian's wife, Flavia Domitilla has allowed him to reform a relationship with his former mistress Antonia Caenis, a former slave and now a freedwoman who had been secretary to Antonia, Marc Anthony's daughter. She remained his wife in all but name even after he became Emperor and was instrumental in many of the decisions that he made. The old saying that behind every great man there is a woman was never truer than with this pair of lovers.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've had this book ever since it was published, and I reread it once a year at least. It is well written and a touching love story. Caenis comes over as a feisty woman, an earthier version of Helena from the Falco series perhaps; and I really enjoy reading the history behind the distant figure of Vespasian mentioned in the Falco series.
I am glad that there are authors out there like Lindsey Davis who keep me entertained and enlightened.
I am glad that there are authors out there like Lindsey Davis who keep me entertained and enlightened.
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Good wtiting
Lyndsey Davis shows that she is not just a writer of comic Roman detective novels, but is also a very good writer of historical fiction.
Published 22 months ago by Gilbo
An honourable course
Flavius Vespasianus was one of Rome's better, if less glamorous, emperors - not mad, not bad, and not interested in expansionist military adventures. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2009 by Iain S. Palin
Beginning a great journey
I am doing a degree in Theology and Vocation and was recommended to read The Course of Honour by Lindsey Davis as a 'fun' activity. It is an excellent read. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2009 by C. Maytum
History made human
Probably the best introduction to Davis' works, "The course of honour" skips lightly over some of the most tumultous and gory of Roman times, using this chaos as a frame for an all... Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Daniel Park
Fantastic
The television series 'Rome' was short-lived and at times historically ambiguous, but it was also interesting and provided what seemed to be an authentic portrayal of the city... Read more
Published on 27 July 2008 by Alexandra Coke
Engaging and quite touching
Unlike her other novels, this is not a murder mystery, but a novel about the romance between Antonia Caenis and Vespasian, which lasted from their youth when she was a slave and he... Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2007 by John Hopper
A book which can't quite make its mind up
Unlike the other reviewers here, I'm afraid I didn't find this book either enthralling or believable. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2006 by Roman Clodia
Don't read the back of the book - it gives too much away!
This is one of the most beautiful books I have read in a long time, I can't count the number of times I had tears in my eyes. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2004 by Becky
Great love story -- and true, too!
Lindsey Davis writes the best fictional detective stories describing ordinary life in ancient Rome. But finally this expert of the ancient world turns her hand to a true love... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2001 by Frederick Vreeland
A fascinating, witty novel you won't be able to put down
. When the story begins, the Emperor is Tiberius, and the main character, Caenis is a young slave girl. Read more
Published on 7 April 2001
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