A 57-year-old man embarks on a daring solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean, showcasing his adventurous spirit and determination. This voyage serves as a backdrop for self-discovery, as he confronts challenges both at sea and within himself. The narrative captures the essence of resilience, freedom, and the quest for purpose later in life, highlighting the transformative power of adventure and the human spirit's capacity to embrace change.
Success breeds enemies.Constantinople, 533. Emperor Justinian charges General Belisarius with a mission, to bring Vandal held North Africa back into the imperial fold.Set in the Golden Age of Byzantium, this is Belisarius' account of his early life in Middle Dacia, his rise through the ranks of the Roman army, epic battles with the Persians and the fight for control of lost Mediterranean lands. But in Byzantine politics, sometimes the enemy within is as dangerous as one on the field of battle.