A Lion for the Emperor (In the Shadows of Rome)

A Lion for the Emperor is the second volume of the gripping new series for 10 year olds and up titled In the Shadows of Rome (5 books total). Being a Christian in ancient Rome was very dangerous. To spread the faith and stay alive, you had to live in the shadows . . . Maximus and Aghiles join their friend Titus on his father's expedition to capture a magnificent lion in the forests of North Africa. After surviving the dangers of the hunt, the three friends face a perilous voyage back to Rome. Their mission: present Emperor Diocletian with a priceless beast that will be used to satisfy the pagan appetite for violence during games in the Colosseum. Follow their adventures as they forge priceless friendships--and discover the many secrets lurking in the shadows of the Rome.

• | Author: Sophie De Mullenheim, Janet Chevrier
• | Publisher: Ignatius Pr
• | Publication Date: March 08, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 220 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1621644561
• | ISBN-13: 9781621644569