Jaquelin Ambler Caskie

Two Novels of Carthage & Rome: "Nabala" & "The Figure in the Sand" Jaquelin Ambler Caskie

Two classic romances dealing with the struggle between ancient Rome and Carthage, in the tradition of ?Quo Vadis? and ?Ben Hur?, by a promising young author whose life was cut short in 1930, when he was only 37. Sample reviews for ?The Figure in the Sand? from 1924: ??Quo Vadis? has a rival? ? San Francisco Bulletin ?Mystery, romance and religion woven into one garment with infinite charm...? - Duluth Herald ?It is an excellent echo of the type of book of which ?Quo Vadis? is still the shining example.? ? The New York Times ?Picturesque romance ? a combination of ?Quo Vadis,? ?Ben Hur? asnd ?Vergilius.? The style is poetic and romantic.? - Colorado Gazette ?This book is not only charming, it is exquisite ? full of life and color.? ? Commercial, Buffalo, NY ?Ah! Once in a blue moon a reviewer makes a rich find... The atmosphere is classic, the plot rarely original, the climax powerfully dramatic.? ? New Bedford, Mass. Standard ?Although it is the work of a young author, has much of the power of the masterpieces.? ? Sacramento Bee ?The story is a thrilling one. It is intensely dramatic, and the classical as well as the romantic atmosphere give it a special interest. The author has contributed a very real and vital bit to literature.? ? Portland, Maine Evening Express ?It has romance, tragedy, atmosphere and some effective descriptive writing to recommend it.? ? Des Moines Capital