Empire Resurgent: Belisarius and the Reconquest of the West [Paperback]

For fans ofGladiator!

Flavius Belisariusis a man’s man—a young and brilliant general who stands out among the power-hungry and conniving men of his class. Unlike his peers, Belisarius seeks the glory and restoration of Rome, driven by a deep sense of duty and a need for little else. Or so he thought.

Everything changes when he encounters the startlingly beautiful and notoriously promiscuous Antonina. Despite his awkwardness around women, he wins her heart. Yet, her affection proves as fickle as the winds. Called upon to reconquer an ancient Roman colony, Belisarius throws himself into the heat of battle, losing sight of everything else—until he discovers his wife in an enemy’s cellar, entwined in the arms of another man. The sight is more devastating and grotesque than any scene he has faced on the battlefield, leaving a wound that cuts deeper than any sword.

Will the great general of Rome, Belisarius, buckle under the weight of a shattered heart? Or will he find the strength to stand, even as his spirit bleeds?

Flavius Belisariusis a tale of love, betrayal, and resilience set against the backdrop of a crumbling empire, exploring whether even the mightiest of men can overcome the wounds of the heart.Robert Bruton is an award-winning American author and a former CIA case officer who served in numerous regions of the Roman Empire. He holds a BA in History from the University of St. Thomas and an MA in World History from Norwich University, where his thesis focused on the role of climate change in the decline of the Roman Empire. He currently resides near Washington, D.C., with his wife and children.Robert Bruton has a wonderful ability to seamlessly combine the horrors and cruelty of war with the tenderness and joy of romance, love, and comradeship. I appreciated the opportunity to further know and understand the characters I had read about in his previous book. Empire Resurgent