The Octave of Claudius (1897)

The Octave of Claudius is a historical fiction novel written by Barry Pain and published in 1897. The book is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius and follows the story of a young man named Marcus, who is a musician and a poet. Marcus is invited to perform at a banquet hosted by the Emperor, where he meets and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Livia. However, their love is forbidden, and they must navigate the dangerous political and social landscape of Rome to stay together. Along the way, they encounter treacherous enemies and unexpected allies, all while trying to keep their love alive. The Octave of Claudius is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue set in one of the most fascinating periods of ancient history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.