The Flame of Hercules
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]
| Author | Richard Llewellyn |
|---|---|
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 1954 |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Pages | 255 |
References
- https://books.google.com/books?id=oEouAAAAIAAJ&q=the+flame+of+hercules&dq=the+flame+of+hercules&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi1qqi79v7jAhVjc98KHSRxCQMQ6AEwAHoECAAQAg Google Books
- https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/richard-llewellyn-2/the-flame-of-hercules/ Kirkus
- "Prince of Gaul; THE FLAME OF HERCULES". NY Times. 7 August 1955.
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