The Lock

By Benita Kane Jaro

The Lock continues the portrait of the collapsing Roman society of the late Republic, Julius Caesar, Cicero, and Pompey the Great, all make their appearance and play out their fateful struggle. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865165351
• ISBN13: 9780865165359
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A stellar performance by a gifted writer

I am quite astounded by this work. I have read and enjoyed many titles on this and related themes, including, most recently, the many popular stories by Steven Saylor and the wonderful series of books by Coleen McCullough. But this book grabbed my attention as no other, moving with assurance and perfect speed through a world as real as last Tuesday. And it is so much the result of excellent story telling. This is living history as far as I am concerned. The issues of that generation of western mankind are with us today as we live in the long shadow of the American republic as it strains and teeters at the edge. If you thought there were no more riches in this mine, think again - and buy this book.

Terrific Read

Ciciero has always fascinated me, but even if he didn't, I would have been grabbed and carried away by this book. Not only is Jaro an impeccable scholar, she's a born storyteller. Her great gift is to make the past--and the actors in its drama--alive, vital, and real. This is really a superb book. History made flesh.