Step into the ancient world of Rome with 'The Chaldean Magician' - a thrilling historical
fiction novel by Ernst Eckstein. The story follows the lives of two young men Lucius Rutilius
and Caius Bononius who are close friends but lead very different lifestyles. Lucius enjoys the
luxuries of Roman society while Caius prefers a more secluded life of study. When Lucius
begins avoiding social gatherings Caius becomes concerned and sets out to discover why.