Merlin is the son of a brutal Roman, who raped his mother.
Wanting to discover who his father is and have his many
questions answered, he sets off with his loyal companions
from Celtic Britain for Constantinople. While traveling
through war - torn France, Rome, and Ravenna Merlin, bound
by a healer's oath to relive suffering, builds his
reputation as a great healer in bloody battles and the
poverty - ridden streets of Rome. When conflicts arise
between multiple kings, Merlin must use all his skills to
keep himself and his loyal friends alive, or face a cruel
death along with the mighty Roman Empire.
M.K. Hume writes a more historically accurate story around
the well - known legend of the wizard Merlin. Readers will
find DEATH OF AN EMPIRE fascinating as Hume takes Merlin
through war - torn Europe to Constantinople. The details
help the characters and the setting leap off the page. Every
detail about the characters from their travel worn clothes
to their eye and hair color are easily imaginable, and
readers will get a clear picture of the beauty and decay of
a dying Rome. Merlin is still the dark and brooding man of
Arthurian legend, but Hume fashions a more human, and less
magical version making Merlin's story an even more alluring
read. The dialogue is intelligent and profound, and at times
even witty and sharp. Hume keeps DEATH OF AN EMPIRE an
adventure with bloody battles, political intrigue, and
romance. Hume creates a Merlin readers are not likely to
forget in DEATH OF AN EMPIRE, the second book in The
Merlin
Prophecy trilogy.
DEATH OF AN EMPIRE— THE LEGEND OF MERLIN CONTINUES
Merlin is the product of a brutal rape. Determined to
uncover his father’s identity, he sets sail from Celtic
Britain with his band of loyal companions. Their journey
through war-ravaged France, Rome, and Ravenna to
Constantinople will push their strength to the limit and
shape Merlin’s reputation as a great healer.
The Roman Empire is under attack. Bound by an oath to
relieve suffering the talented apothecary saves thousands of
warriors from total destruction. A bloodier conflict between
opposing powers arises, and Merlin must use all his resolve
if he wishes to survive the death of an empire. M. K. Hume
has won the praise of readers and critics alike with her
original take on the beloved and enduring Merlin legend. Her
background in Arthurian literature lends historical accuracy
to a trilogy wrought with passion, heart, and adventure.
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