Of What Remains

Some stories ask what happened. **Of What Remains** asks why it mattered. Beginning in Roman Britain during the construction of Hadrian's Wall, this epic historical fantasy follows Hope, an immortal Aspect who has spent centuries watching humanity become everything from its greatest triumph to its greatest tragedy. As empires rise, faith changes, kingdoms fall, and history turns into legend, Hope finds herself caught between the people she loves and the choices that will shape the world for generations to come. Blending real history with mythology, immortal beings, political intrigue, romance, humor, and heartbreak, *Of What Remains* is the opening novel in the **Threads of Hope & Empire** series. It is a story about family found and family broken, about free will, grief, resilience, and the quiet courage required to believe tomorrow can still be better than today. If you enjoy character-driven fantasy where history and myth walk side by side, relationships grow over centuries instead of chapters, and victories are measured as often by compassion as by conquest, I hope you'll find something to love here. This journey spans nearly two thousand years. Take your time. The road has been waiting for you.

Dear Reader,

Thank you for taking a chance on *Of What Remains*.

This story has lived with me for a long time. It began with a simple question: *What if Hope could remember every triumph, every mistake, and every turning point in human history?* That question eventually became a world filled with mythology, history, and people who continue choosing one another, even when the centuries change around them.

Whether you're here as an ARC reader or discovering the book after publication, thank you for giving this story your time. I hope you find yourself laughing with the characters, questioning them occasionally, and perhaps seeing a familiar piece of humanity reflected somewhere along the journey.

Most of all, I hope you enjoy the adventure.

Welcome to *Of What Remains*.

— A. V. Anders

— AV Anders

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AV Anders

I've always believed history is more than dates and battles—it's the stories of the people who lived through them. That fascination eventually became *Threads of Hope & Empire*, an epic historical fantasy series that blends mythology, history, and immortal characters into one long journey across centuries. When I'm not writing, I'm usually researching ancient cultures, wandering down historical rabbit holes, or discovering that yes... the sheep really are mean. Thank you for stopping by, and welcome to my corner of history.

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