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A new-born baby is left naked and exposed to die on a city wall while his father is hanged for petty theft a few feet away amid the cheers and hoots of a crazed mob. Petronicus, an itinerant healer and man of wisdom, takes the babe to heart and together they begin a quest for knowledge, groping through a maze of magic and madness to find answers in the cruel and mysterious ancient world. The boy grows to manhood in strange lands where a chosen few risk death in their search for truth, bitterly opposed by ruthless rulers and puppet priests who strive to enslave their subjects in a perpetual Dark Age of superstition and suspicion. The heart-warming, honest but complex simplicity Petronicus and his adopted son share leave the reader wiser than when he joined them on their remarkable journey. Not since the Fables of Aesop has a book like this been written. And Tomlinson wraps the sage advices in the tales Petronicus tells in a story as intriguing and exciting as any high-octane thriller - with characters so real you'll meet them time and again in your dreams . and your nightmares.

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This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Through his meticulous attention to detail, Peter Tomlinson has created an enthralling and believable read. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. Mala Mason The Stones of Petronicus is an imaginative story full of tension and a real 'page turner'. Petronicus's journey with his son, through a fascinating and vivid landscape, holds the reader's attention to a moving and satisfying end. Joyce Freedman A compelling book, that leaves the reader longing to be a better person, and with a thirst for more knowledge, and perhaps to acquire some of the wisdom of Petronicus. Kate O'Mayer But if you like epic tales of uplifting proportion, I urge you to not only buy this, but to lend it to your Grandma & Granddad when you've finished. Ian Deal This is a unique and brave book written despite all hostility and opinion from the dictators of 'taste' and 'style', The Stones of Petronicus deserves a very fast entrance into the main stream literature. Gaston Hidalgo Campusano ... a first-class novel, combining a gripping story-line with those gems of wisdom which make Petronicus such a special character in these difficult times. He's worth his weight in gold. I wish the novel the success it so thoroughly deserves Pamela Constantine This is a story set in an age long before our recorded times; it is a story of human integrity, personal dedication and a relentless quest for wisdom ... a delightful novel. Highly recommended. Bernard M. Jackson This is an unusual tale, unusually told - the quiet, assured voice that is synonymous with Tomlinson drawing us slowly but surely into a strange world of ancient history quite as intriguing as that uncovered by real-life historians. There is an Ishiguro quality in the writing - nothing is over-stated or 'in your face'. Look back when you reach the last page and consider with pleasure the aptness of the book's title. Carolyn King Author Peter Tomlinson takes the reader through another time - often tender, often enlightening, immensely enjoyable. Idris Caffrey

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As well as being a novelist, Peter Tomlinson is a well-known poet and short story writer. He has had various careers including radio telegraphist, soldier, teacher and overseas cultural guide. He lives in the UK with his wife Margaret.

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