Poppies and Mandragora

Poppies and Mandragora is a novel written by Edgar Saltus. The book is set during the time of the Roman Empire and tells the story of a woman named Mandragora who is a famous courtesan in Rome. Mandragora is known for her beauty and her ability to seduce powerful men, including the Emperor himself.The story follows Mandragora as she navigates the dangerous world of Roman politics and power struggles. She becomes involved with a young man named Lucius, who is the son of a powerful senator. Lucius is infatuated with Mandragora, but their relationship is complicated by his father's disapproval and the fact that Mandragora is already involved with the Emperor.As the story unfolds, Mandragora finds herself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal. She must use all of her cunning and charm to survive in a world where power is everything and loyalty is hard to come by.Poppies and Mandragora is a gripping tale of love, lust, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of ancient Rome. Saltus's vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, and the characters are complex and multi-dimensional. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or is interested in the Roman Empire.1926. A collection of sonnets by Saltus, novelist, poet and essayist, compiled by his wife, whose own poetry is included in this volume. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.