{"product_id":"the-centurion","title":"The Centurion","description":"An ambitious Roman soldier. A stunning crucifixion. An unlikely romance. A long war and a chance reunion—the moving parts that make The Centurion a gripping story of love, duty, and sacrifice.\nLucius has always dreamed of military conquest and Roman glory. Little does he know how a routine crucifixion will change him forever.\nCurious about this “King of the Jews,” Lucius seeks out His followers and falls for one named Mary Magdalene. But all is interrupted when Lucius is called to lead military campaigns. There the hardships of war, year after year, wear him down to nearly nothing.\nWhen Lucius finally returns to Rome, the city has lost its allure. A chance encounter tests his allegiances, and he must decide who he is, what is real, and what is worth dying for.\nThis work of historical fiction includes an extensive annotated list of sources.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 080240894X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.080240894X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gire, Ken\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43086815330365,"sku":"BVV.080240894X.G","price":6.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/080240894X-0.jpg?v=1775337720","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-centurion","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}