The novel follows , an anti-hero described as a "vivivdor" (bon vivant) and sorcerer living in the Subura, Rome's most dangerous district. López Román uses this character to peel back the layer of "heroic Rome" often seen in textbooks, replacing it with a city of taverns, brothels, and dark magic.
By choosing the year 67 B.C., a period just before the rise of Julius Caesar, the author captures a society on the brink of collapse, where the "future is darker than darkness itself". Availability and Formats Oscura Roma Luis Manuel Lopez Roman epub
Reviewers highlight the "crude and conspiratorial" atmosphere that maintains a fast-paced rhythm, appealing to readers who enjoy the darker side of humanity. The novel follows , an anti-hero described as
The book is the first installment of the Saga de Marco Lemurio and is widely available in digital and physical formats: Availability and Formats Reviewers highlight the "crude and
It was published in 2020 by La Esfera de los Libros , totaling approximately 294 pages. Oscura Roma - Luis Manuel López Román - Google Books