The Eagle and the Dragon, a Novel of Rome and China
ACTION ADVENTURE EPIC HISTORICAL FICTION ADVENTURE EPIC HISTORICAL FICTION
17th Century or Earlier,Across Centuries
Lewis F. McIntyre
Logline
Two thousand years ago a hundred Roman ships a year plied the open Indian Ocean, seeking their fortunes in the Indian trade. In 100AD, three continued on to Han China … and the adventure began!
Genre
Action, Adventure, Epic, Historical Fiction,,Adventure,Epic,Historical Fiction
Target Audiences
Age: 13-17,18-34,35-54
Target Gender: Universal
Setting
Rome, Egypt, the Indian Ocean, China, Central Asia, 2000 years ago.
Based on a True Story
No
Publishing Details
Status: Yes: self-published
Year Published: 2017
Starting Description
When Senator Galba is tapped to lead the first Roman mission to China, he expects and easy path to fame and fortune, but the Fates have other plans for him and his unlikely companions. They must fight for their lives, searching for the road that leads back to Rome.
Ending Description
Senator Galba returns to brief the Senate and Emperor Trajan on his failed mission, funded by the Senate. Galba’s political enemies want the money back, which will bankrupt him. However, Trajan reveals a letter that vindicates Galba’s choice of honor over expediency, redeeming the mission.
Group Specific
Information not completed
Hard Copy Available
Yes
ISBN
978-0692820803
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist
Plot - Premise
Quest
Main Character Details
Name: Aulus Aemilius Galba
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous, Complex, Decisive, Educated, Honorable, Leader, Strong Moral Code,Charming,Confident,Complex,Decisive,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Antonius Aristides
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Aggressive, Complex, Confident, Honorable, Masculine, Perseverance, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous, Decisive, Educated, Empathetic, Leader,Adventurous,Badass,Complex,Confident,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Marcia Lucia
Age: 22
Gender: Other
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Beautiful, Charming, Complex, Perseverance, Underdog,Underdog,Charming,Complex,Empathetic,Heartthrob
Additional Character Details
Name: Ibrahim bin Yusuf
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive, Badass, Empathetic, Decisive, Unapologetic, Villainous, Criminal, Educated, Engaging, Heroic, Honorable, Leader, Strong Moral Code, Blunt, Charming, Complex, Gracious, Secretive, Skillful,Adventurous,Badass,Charming,Complex,Confident,Leader