L. Sprague De CampFiction · Science Fiction·1907–2000
Lest Darkness Fall
Synopsis
When archeologist Martin Padway is struck by lightning in Rome, he's hurled back to the sixth century A.D. The Western Roman Empire has fallen, and civilization is on the verge of the Dark Ages. Now known as Mysterious Martinus, he must navigate religious conflicts, political schemes, and international diplomacy. Can he alter history and prevent the impending darkness?