Lucius - Adventures of a Roman Boy : Historical Novel

Set during the last years of the Roman Republic in the first century B. C. the story follows the adventures of Lucius Marius, young Roman lad who gets sent to Capua at first, and then to take up an official position in Sicily. On his great journey Lucius meets several important historical figures such as Spartacus and Mithridates, and enjoys many adventures among soldiers, sailors, pirates and kings.