Fortune's Favourites

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Rome, 83 BC: The Republic is disintegrating. Ravaged by disease, tormented by vice, Lucius Cornelius Sulla has returned from exile determined to rebuild it, even if it means taking battle to the very walls of Rome and purging the city with blood. There will be deaths without number or limit, but amid the chaos, three infinitely ambitious young Romans vie for greatness. The young wolves are Pompeius Magnus, Marcus Crassus and the man the world will one day know by just one name: Caesar. Together, they are Fortune's favourites – an endorsement that will prove as much a blessing as a curse. Please note: This ebook contains all the original maps and illustration.

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Fortune's Favourites by Colleen McCullough transports readers back to the turbulent era of 83 BC, where the Roman Republic stands on the precipice of disintegration. Ravaged by disease and tormented by moral decay, Rome is a city in desperate need of salvation or absolute destruction. Into this volatile landscape returns Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a man driven by an unyielding determination to rebuild the Republic. Sulla is willing to use any means necessary to achieve his vision, even if it requires marching his armies to the very walls of Rome and purging the city in a torrent of blood. As Sulla unleashes widespread devastation and deaths without number or limit, the chaos of the collapsing state creates an unprecedented vacuum of power. Amid this turmoil, the spotlight shifts to three infinitely ambitious young Romans who are vying for ultimate greatness. These rising figures are Pompeius Magnus, Marcus Crassus, and the brilliant man the world will one day know simply as Caesar. Together, they represent the generation favored by destiny, earning the moniker of Fortune's favourites. However, as McCullough intricately explores, such an extraordinary endorsement by fate will prove to be as much a dangerous curse as it is a blessing. Spanning a massive and immersive narrative, the novel delves deep into the psychological depths of these historical titans, tracing their early maneuvers, alliances, and rivalries as they navigate a world tearing itself apart at the seams. Readers witness the intricate political machinery of ancient Rome, the brutal realities of civil war, and the heavy personal costs paid by those who seek to command history. McCullough's meticulous attention to historical detail brings the period vividly to life, capturing the grandeur, the filth, the ambition, and the terror of a civilization at its most pivotal crossroads. The ebook edition preserves this epic journey with all the original maps and illustrations, enhancing the reader's immersion into the sprawling geopolitical landscape of the ancient Mediterranean. As Sulla attempts to stitch a broken empire back together through sheer force of will, the younger wolves circle, waiting for their moment to seize the reins of destiny. Fortune's Favourites is a sweeping tale of power, betrayal, and relentless ambition, offering a masterclass in historical fiction that illuminates the human desires and flaws driving the rise and fall of empires.

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Colleen McCullough

Colleen McCullough (1937-2015) was an Australian author best known for 'The Thorn Birds', a sweeping multigenerational saga that became an international bestseller.

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