Germanus: A Novel of Hadrian's Wall [Paperback]

Anthony Birney (Author)

Book Description

This is the story of Germanus, a Roman cavalry officer, who is caught up in the greatest event of Hadrian's Wall, its invasion by the Picts and Scots in 367 AD. The barbarians occupy most of Britain until they are driven back in 369. Two years before this event Germanus was posted from Gaul to a small fort on Hadrian's Wall, Pons Aelius (Newcastle), as a punishment for sexual misdemeanours. There he falls in love with Juliona. Later he is transferred to Cilurnum fort near Corbridge, which is overcome by the Picts. Germanus escapes, and in the chaos he finds Juliona again. They marry, but Juliona is killed during the Picts' withdrawal, and Germanus overcome with grief, finally leaves Britain.

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About the Author

Anthony Birney was born near and now lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, North - East England. He is an ex- University lecturer and acting head of a large Modern Languages department. Previously he worked in France and was also for a time a Russian translator at the Foreign Office."Germanus" is the first of his two novels and the first to be published. Historical fiction is one of his many interests. He is perhaps better known as a librettist and composer, with his oratorio "Paul", rock cantata "Pilgrim", and four musicals: "Jane Eyre", "Arthur and Guenevere", "Patrick" and "Peace in Our Time".He has long been fascinated by the Dark Ages, Roman Britain and Hadrian's Wall.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (August 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425910092
• ISBN-13: 978-1425910099
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)