Hortensius, Friend of Nero
Hortenius, Friend of Nero is a 1937 novel by Edith Pargeter. In it, Hortensius attempts to save the Christian wife of a friend in the arena, an act for which he is forced to flee by Nero, along with a Persian slave whom he falls for.[1][2] It was Pargeter's first historical novel.[3]
| Author | Edith Pargeter |
|---|---|
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 1937 |
| Publisher | Greystone Press |
| Pages | 232 |
References
- https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/edith-pargeter-2/hortensius-friend-of-nero/ Kirkus
- https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/17527510?q&versionId=231340329 NLA
- Adrian, Jack (16 October 1995). "Obituary: Ellis Peters". The Independent. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
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