Publisher's Synopsis
The Doomed City or The Last Days of Durocina is a historical fiction novel written by Augustine David Crake in 1886. The book is set during the Anglo-Saxon conquest of Britain and tells the story of the city of Durocina, which is on the brink of destruction. The novel follows the journey of Augustina, a young woman who is on a mission to save her people from the invading Anglo-Saxons. She must navigate the dangerous political landscape of her city and form alliances with unlikely allies to achieve her goal. Along the way, Augustina faces betrayal, loss, and hardship, but she remains steadfast in her mission to save her people. The Doomed City is a gripping tale of survival, courage, and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.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.
