Augustus by John Williams chess The novel beautifully weaves together

The novel beautifully weaves together the complexities of familial relationships and the transformative nature of art

leading to her arrest and tragic end in the name of familial duty and divine law

With aspirations of taking over her family's event planning business

Roger escapes from imprisonment in the Tower of London and flees to France

Vanity Fair follows the fortunes of Becky Sharp

Augustus by John Williams chess The novel beautifully weaves togetherPremium Off White Cream Pages Stitched Binding Matte Cover Local Premium Copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Pages Amount 311 Summary Augustus is a brilliant 1972 epistolary historical fiction novel by American author John Williams. It chronicles the spectacular rise and long rule of Gaius Octavius as he transforms into Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome. The book won the prestigious 1973 U. S. National Book Award for Fiction