The History Keepers Circus Maximus - Plot & Excerpts
Jake and his companions approached it, first up a steep slope from the southern end of the Forum, then along a wide, tranquil boulevard that snaked between the grand residences of this most ancient and revered district. The air was much fresher up here, and sweetened by the fragrance of the pines. It was quieter too, away from the bustle of the city below; they heard only the sounds of running water mixed with the muffled conversations of well-to-do people behind the walls of their luxury compounds.Occasionally, the tranquillity was broken by a carriage rolling up the hill or by the grunts of slaves bearing litters – all evidently transporting illustrious guests to Agata’s party – before disappearing down a driveway near the crest.As they approached the gated entrance, which was lit by a succession of tapers and guarded by all sorts of soldiers and attendants, Nathan stopped in the shadows behind a tree.‘We should go in two groups,’ he whispered. ‘Draw less attention to ourselves.
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