Antonina or the Fall of Rome V3: A Romance of the Fifth Century (1850)

Antonina Or The Fall Of Rome V3: A Romance Of The Fifth Century (1850) is a historical novel written by Wilkie Collins. The story is set in the fifth century and revolves around the fall of Rome. The main character, Antonina, is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is caught up in the political turmoil of the time. She is the daughter of a powerful senator and is married off to a wealthy but cruel man. Antonina is unhappy in her marriage and falls in love with a young soldier named Glaucus. The two embark on a dangerous affair that threatens to destroy them both. Meanwhile, the Goths are invading Rome, and the city is on the brink of collapse. Antonina and Glaucus must navigate their way through the chaos and danger to find a way to be together. The novel is full of intrigue, romance, and suspense, and is a fascinating look at one of the most tumultuous periods in history.In Three Volumes.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.