Publisher's Synopsis
""The Count of the Saxon Shore or The Villa in Vectis: A Tale of the Departure of the Roman's from Britain"" is a historical novel written by Alfred John Church and published in 1887. The story is set in Britain during the time of the Roman Empire's withdrawal from the island. The protagonist, a Roman count named Dion, is tasked with overseeing the defense of the Saxon Shore against the invading Saxons. However, he is also dealing with personal issues, including a romantic interest in a British woman named Aline. As the Saxons continue to advance, Dion must navigate political intrigue and personal conflicts in order to protect the people he cares about. The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and the clash of cultures during a pivotal moment in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
