A Struggle for Rome, v. 3

"A Struggle for Rome, v. 3" by Felix Dahn is a historical novel that explores the intense conflicts between the Goths and Byzantines during the Gothic Wars in Italy. The book, part of a series, centers around the Gothic King Witichis and the Byzantine general Belisarius as they fight for control of Rome, weaving a tale of conflicting loyalties and cultural clashes. This volume starts with Belisarius' triumph over the Goths, capturing King Witichis, while characters such as the cunning Prefect Cethegus and the devoted Rauthgundis pursue their own goals. When Emperor Justinian unexpectedly removes Belisarius from his position, it sparks a rearrangement of alliances and sets the stage for Witichis and Rauthgundis's daring escape plans, inviting readers into a world of personal and political battles within the fall and rise of empires.