The Soldier of Raetia
War is Love.
Rome, 10BC. New soldier Manilus Dardanus is sent to apprentice under General Cassius Valerian in the hope of securing a military sponsorship. Dardanus is idealistic and naive, Valerian brusque and restrained - but each finds the other is not what they expected. In the legion Dardanus finds purpose and strength; in Dardanus, Valerian finds hope. This fragile bond will be tested in the wilds of the northern frontier, as Valerian and Dardanus each realize the true nature of their connection just as war and betrayal threaten to end it - and possibly their lives.
The Soldier of Raetia is a story of duty and desire
at the edge of an empire - a story of blood and brotherhood, self and belonging, courage and love.
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Learn more about the story: step into the world of Legio XXIV with pictures, maps, links, and historical background at Valerian's Legion In Context.
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