The Half Slave
By Trevor Bloom
Published by
Hookline Books - Bookline and Thinker Books Ltd
ISBN 9780955563065
Winter 2010
Synopsis
Ascha is the son of a Saxon warlord and a Roman slave mother. Roman power is in decline, and Ascha is caught between competing tribes. When he is offered freedom if he will spy on his own people, Ascha must summon his courage to discover where his loyalties lie.
Author's Biography
Trevor is an advertising copy editor. The Half-Slave was selected for publication through the Hookline Novel Competition, which is open only to students and graduates of MA writing courses and is judged entirely by book groups in the UK.
Reviews
‘I found the realism in the characters, situations, and deftly woven plot strands made this a gripping story.’ Janet Williamson – Historical Novels Review £10.99 Paperback
Size in mm: Height of book 216mm Width of book 140mm Pages: 348
Publication date 26/02/10
Reader Comments
I really enjoyed this. Kept me absorbed
An obscure period of history brought to life and enjoyed by many whether or not they are usually historical fiction readers.
The book was exciting to read and kept one involved in the story and the characters. The historical background was well researched
An unusual period of history, one I didn't know much about, but I thoroughly enjoyed this novel.
This is not the type of book I would normally read, but as soon as I picked it up, Ascha's world came alive for me and I couldn't put it down. A captivating read and way to learn about that period in history, which, as the story brought home, is still all around us today.