Publisher's Synopsis
What do the Fates have planned for Julius Caesar and his most trusted Centurion? What Fate awaits Marcus Pontius, Julius Caesar's most trusted and favorite Centurion? Marcus has lived with a stuttering problem all his life. Learn what he has to endure because of his stutter as a youth, how it affects his relationship with his family and finally how this problem leads to him joining a Roman Legion. His life in the Roman Army is one of constant challenges. He becomes a Centurion when Julius Caesar comes to Farther Spain as Governor and campaigns against the rebellious Celts in the northwest sector of Iberia. This campaign enables Marcus to prove to Caesar that he's a fearless soldier. Fate brings him together again with Caesar several years later when Caesar begins his Gallic War. Marcus serves throughout the War as a Centurion in Caesar's favorite Legion, Legion X. He establishes himself as Caesar's most trusted Centurion. To fulfill his duties as Governor of Cisalpine Gaul (Northern Italy) and Transalpine Gaul (Southern France) Caesar goes south during the winters when the Legions don't campaign. Marcus accompanies Caesar but his role changes from soldier to his personal aide-de-camp. During these excursions Marcus' fate leads him into several passionate and turbulent affairs with women. Where will The Fates lead him in his relationships with Caesar and these women?
