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Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite
Tobias by Prue Batten is an epic historical fiction that takes you back in the time and shows you the dynamics of old anarchy. The Eastern Empire is slipping out of the grip of Byzantium. In order to keep the reins tight, Byzantium is trying everything that will help them hold on to their empire. They have secured the Tyrian purple (the dye of power and authority) under close scrutiny and the Imperial House guards are very vigilant about its protection. However, a merchant from Venice has found a location where this precious purple dye can be procured. The source will help him get it, but it is illegal. It is up to Tobias and his twin brother Tomas to get the dye and bring it back to the merchant, but the journey is tough and it will not be easy to smuggle the precious dye. With questions arising everywhere, can Tobias and his brother bring the dye back as promised or will they fall prey to the vicious cycle of anarchy and lies?
Tobias by Prue Batten is an epic tale of courage, rebellion, helping the right and fighting the wrong. In just under 200 pages, Batten has given you a complete novel, rounded characters, a flexible plot and an action filled storyline that will fulfill your thirst for an epic story. With crisp dialogues and genuine emotions, Batten has created characters that will live for a very long time in your mind. Plus, her clarity of thought and her way of portraying her thoughts is nothing short of phenomenal. I really hope that there will be more novels with Tobias! I really loved him and his strength.
