Historical Fiction
Man at Arms
2021·320 pages
A historical tale of war and honor, exploring the life of a soldier in ancient times with intense battle focus.
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From the acclaimed master of historical fiction comes an epic saga about a reluctant hero, the Roman Empire, and the rise of a new faith. Jerusalem and the Sinai desert, first century AD. In the turbulent aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus, officers of the Roman Empire acquire intelligence of a pilgrim bearing an incendiary letter from a religious fanatic to insurrectionists in Corinth. The content of this letter could bring down the empire. The Romans hire a former legionary, the solitary ma...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor romantic elements; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent battle scenes with bloodshed; likely graphic military violence.
Profanity
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Mild language expected; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use likely in historical context.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Central themes of early Christianity and faith; set after crucifixion of Jesus.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Themes of Roman Empire power and rebellion against authority.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Likely depictions of systemic suffering under Roman rule; possible coercion.
Other
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