Felicitas: A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476

"Felicitas: A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476" by Felix Dahn is a historical fiction book set in the late 400s, during a time when Germanic tribes are moving into the weakening Roman Empire. The book tells the story of Fulvius, a young stone mason, and his wife, Felicitas, as they try to find happiness as the world around them is changing. The story starts with the main character finding old Roman artifacts, including writing about happiness, but it also hinted at coming problems. The book then turns to Fulvius and Felicitas, showing their peaceful life in their home as Roman society falls apart. Worries grow when they receive news about fights, both from outsiders and internal conflicts involving money and untrustworthy people, weaving together personal and historical problems and foreshadowing the trials to come.