Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire

** "Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire" by Edward Lucas White is a historical fiction that plunges into the dramatic world of Roman nobleman Andivius Hedulio during the reign of Emperor Commodus. The story opens with Hedulio's reflection on a life-altering moment, where his peaceful existence is shattered by unforeseen events connected to the intrigue of imperial politics and fraught personal connections. Initially positioned as a nobleman of means, seeking to secure his future through marriage, Hedulio's life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of a visitor, leading him down a path filled with conflict as he becomes entangled in neighborly disputes, tenant woes, and the complications of Roman society. The narrative emphasizes Hedulio's journey as he grapples with his ambitions amidst a web of loyalty, power, and the era's capricious nature of life. **