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Portrait of Lydia (Time Travelers (Time Travelers Press))

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Portrait Of Lydia by Hollie Van Horne is an simply enthralling novel of time travel being used (or abused) for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Or perhaps an end-of-a-lifetime vacation, when the time traveler's dreams of dominating the ancient Roman Empire of 200 A.D. all turn sour and a woman named Lydia of the house of Marcus Flavius Antonious holds his fate in her slender hands. An exciting and adventurous saga, Portrait Of Lydia is confidently recommended to dedicated science fiction enthusiasts in general, and time-travel buffs in particular.

Portrait of Lydia is the story of a man from the future who is rich in finance, but poor in humanity. He goes back in time to fulfill his desire to rule the world and finds that he cannot control anything and that destiny has other plans for him.

Strong characters, loyalty, compassion, friendship, trials and adventure, stirred together to make a wonderful story.

I have read all of Ms. Van Horne's books and this is absolutely one of the best. Ms. Van Horne makes her characters seem so real, you feel like they are someone you have already met. When I first started reading, I wanted Grant to be punished for being such a jerk! Watching him live through his ordeal though, I ended up on his side and cheering for him throughout the book. Ms. Van Horne has done a fabulous job with the historical accuracy of this time travel book. Forget "Gladiator" (well, ok, just watch it to see the amazing actors!) and pick up this book for a more realisitc view of a gladiator's world. Amazing....please keep them coming Ms. Van Horne!!

From the first of the series to the latest, couldn't put these books down. What a wonderful blend and continuity of characters and stories. Makes you feel it is all real.

Picture this. A Bill Gates sort of businessman, time travels to Ancient Rome and ends up a gladiator/slave.

Action, love, history, all rolled into one. Couldn't put it down.
recommend starting with Time Travelers #1 and reading them all in a row. Can't wait until #7, finally gets published.

I was excited to order this book after hearing a speech from Hollie in my MPC class at KSU Salem Campus. I look forward to delving into this piece of art as soon as it arrives.