The Flame of Hercules: The Story of a Fugitive Galley Slave is a 1955 novel by Richard Llewellyn. It tells the story of a young captive prince from Gaul, Garvan, and how his travails augur that of young Christianity.[1] He falls in love with the daughter of a prominent citizen of Herculaneum, a Vestal. They become a part of a conflict between the devotees of Christ and of Diana.[2][3]
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| Author | Richard Llewellyn |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 1955 |
| Publisher | Michael Joseph (UK) Doubleday (US) |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Pages | 255 |
References
edit- ^ Llewellyn, Richard (1955). The Flame of Hercules: The Story of a Fugitive Galley Slave. Doubleday.
- ^ "Book Reviews, Sites, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Prince of Gaul; THE FLAME OF HERCULES". NY Times. 7 August 1955.
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