The Philosopher Prince by Paul Waters

The Philosopher Prince follows the fortunes of Drusus and Marcellus, first introduced in Cast Not The Day, as they struggle to survive in the late Roman Empire. The Christian Church, espoused by the Emperor Constantine, is using it's new-found power to destroy the old religions and enrich itself by using it's placemen in the Imperial bureaucracy to confiscate the goods of anyone it can denounce. Drusus and marcellus are charged with treason by Paulus of the Imperial Secret Police and hauled off to Germany. Fortunately they are rescued by the young Prince Julian who is himself surrounded by spies and plots. This is a truly outstanding historical novel I only wish that my poor words could do it justice. Read it for yourself and see!