Publisher's Synopsis
Darkness and Dawn Volume 1: Or Scenes in the Days of Nero, A Historic Tale is a novel written by Frederic William Farrar and published in 1891. The book is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and tells the story of a group of people who are forced to flee the city after it is destroyed by a volcanic eruption. The main character, Sabinus, is a Roman soldier who becomes separated from his wife and daughter during the chaos of the eruption. He embarks on a dangerous journey to find them, encountering various obstacles and dangers along the way. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and survival in a time of great turmoil and upheaval. It is a gripping historical fiction novel that provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in ancient Rome.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
