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The Emperor
and the
Desert Queen

This Novel tells the story of Emperor Aurelian’s near-miraculous restoration of the Roman Empire after it had collapsed into three warring remnants. One of the rebels he had to subdue was Zenobia, the beautiful and brilliant Queen of the desert city of Palmyra. The ruthless power politics and intrigue at her court are laid bare through the observations of her personal musician and poet, whom she exploits as her confidante and furtive sexual outlet. The book ends with a plausible counterfactual twist ensuring that the Empire will never fall.
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About the author

Stacy John Haigney

Stacy J. Haigney retired from practicing law in 2015 to devote himself to writing fiction. His first book (Red Front Connection) describes the exploits of an American assassin for the Soviet secret services in Germany during the Weimar Republic. The Emperor and the Desert Queen arose from Haigney’s lifelong fascination with the Roman Empire and his bewilderment that history has effectively overlooked two such riveting personages as Aurelian and Zenobia. He resides in his native Manhattan with his wife Kathy.

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Emperor Aurelian, a figure of monumental importance in Roman history, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of the Roman Empire. Known as Restitutor Orbis – the Restorer of the World – Aurelian’s reign was marked by remarkable military victories and strategic diplomacy that reunified a fragmented empire. His leadership saw the reclamation of territories lost to rival powers, the fortification of Rome’s boundaries, and the establishment of a stable Rome that had not seen in years. Aurelian’s legacy is not just in his conquests but in his vision for a united Rome, demonstrating his unparalleled skill as a warrior and a statesman. His story is a compelling saga of determination, strategy, and the pursuit of greatness amidst the challenges of his time.

About the book

Stacy John Haigney

This Novel tells the story of Emperor Aurelian’s near-miraculous restoration of the Roman Empire after it had collapsed into three warring remnants. One of the rebels he had to subdue was Zenobia, the beautiful and brilliant Queen of the desert city of Palmyra. The ruthless power politics and intrigue at her court are laid bare through the observations of her personal musician and poet, whom she exploits as her confidante and furtive sexual outlet. The book ends with a plausible counterfactual twist ensuring that the Empire will never fall.
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