For fans of Gladiator ! Flavius Belisarius is a man’s man—a young and brilliant general who stands out among the power-hungry and conniving men of his class. Unlike his peers, Belisarius seeks the glory and restoration of Rome, driven by a deep sense of duty and a need for little else. Or so he thought. Everything changes when he encounters the startlingly beautiful and notoriously promiscuous Antonina. Despite his awkwardness around women, he wins her heart. Yet, her affection proves as fickle as the winds. Called upon to reconquer an ancient Roman colony, Belisarius throws himself into the heat of battle, losing sight of everything else—until he discovers his wife in an enemy’s cellar, entwined in the arms of another man. The sight is more devastating and grotesque than any scene he has faced on the battlefield, leaving a wound that cuts deeper than any sword. Will the great general of Rome, Belisarius, buckle under the weight of a shattered heart? Or will he find the strength to stand, even as his spirit bleeds? Flavius Belisarius is a tale of love, betrayal, and resilience set against the backdrop of a crumbling empire, exploring whether even the mightiest of men can overcome the wounds of the heart. Robert Bruton has a wonderful ability to seamlessly combine the horrors and cruelty of war with the tenderness and joy of romance, love, and comradeship. I appreciated the opportunity to further know and understand the characters I had read about in his previous book.  Empire Resurgent is another wonderful read from this author and one that I can highly recommend. -- Grant Leishman, Readers’ Favorite Bruton’s historical fiction novel does its utmost to stay true to the facts while steeping this adventure in vivid realism where it concerns the notable events. His efforts result in highly detailed battles which are told with the ultimate intention of subconsciously immersing the reader into the story completely -- Essien Asian, Readers’ Favorite Author Robert Bruton portrays the historical setting with great enthusiasm, detailed research, and vivid description, providing readers with a visceral and immersive sense of what it was like to live in Roman times whilst also conveying the era's politics, culture, and societal norms.I would recommend Empire Resurgent to historical fiction fans seeking a well-balanced blend of personal drama and big-picture action. -- K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Empire Resurgent by Robert Bruton, book one of the historical fiction Double-Edged Sword series, begins in the year 530 A.D. when General Flavius Belisarius makes a name for himself in combat by defeating the Persian army during Emperor Justinian's rule in the Eastern Roman Empire.The book ends with a blow, but thankfully its sequel is already out, so there's no waiting to move forward in the series. -- Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite Robert Bruton has a wonderful ability to seamlessly combine the horrors and cruelty of war with the tenderness and joy of romance, love, and comradeship. I appreciated the opportunity to further know and understand the characters I had read about in his previous book.  Empire Resurgent is another wonderful read from this author and one that I can highly recommend. -- Grant Leishman, Readers’ Favorite Bruton’s historical fiction novel does its utmost to stay true to the facts while steeping this adventure in vivid realism where it concerns the notable events. His efforts result in highly detailed battles which are told with the ultimate intention of subconsciously immersing the reader into the story completely -- Essien Asian, Readers’ Favorite Author Robert Bruton portrays the historical setting with great enthusiasm, detailed research, and vivid description, providing readers with a visceral and immersive sense of what it was like to live in Roman times whilst also conveying the era's politics, culture, and societal norms.I would recommend Empire Resurgent to historical fiction fans seeking a well-balanced blend of personal drama and big-picture action. -- K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite Empire Resurgent by Robert Bruton, book one of the historical fiction Double-Edged Sword series, begins in the year 530 A.D. when General Flavius Belisarius makes a name for himself in combat by defeating the Persian army during Emperor Justinian's rule in the Eastern Roman Empire.The book ends with a blow, but thankfully its sequel is already out, so there's no waiting to move forward in the series. -- Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite Robert Bruton is an award-winning American author and a former CIA case officer who served in numerous regions of the Roman Empire. He holds a BA in History from the University of St. Thomas and an MA in World History from Norwich University, where his thesis focused on the role of climate change in the decline of the Roman Empire. He currently resides near Washington, D.C., with his wife and children.