Lord of Emperors

Beckoned by the Emperor Valerius, Crispin, a renowned mosaicist, has arrived in the fabled city of Sarantium. Here he seeks to fulfill his artistic destiny high upon the dome that will become the emperor's magnificent sanctuary.But the beauty and solitary nature of his work cannot protect Crispin from Sarantium's intrigue. Below him, rumors of war and conspiracy swirl about the city, while otherworldly fires flicker in the streets at night. Valerius is looking west to Crispin's homeland to reunite an Empire -- and his ambitions may have dire consequences for the loved ones Crispin left behind.Kay, Guy Gavriel is the author of 'Lord of Emperors' with ISBN 9780061051210 and ISBN 0061051217.