“A complex and ambitious adventure for lovers of ancient historical romance.” —Kirkus Reviews
By Wes Seeley, PR by the Book
Valentine’s Day celebrations generally include chocolates, flowers, and perhaps a candlelit dinner. But in The Legend of Valentine, screenwriter, director, and author Sheldon Collins draws back the curtain on the world’s most romantic holiday and recreates a dark history born from rebellion, forbidden weddings and a love so fierce it defied an empire.
Set in Rome, 268 AD, in an age of tyranny and turmoil, an eternal love story ignites a revolution. Valentine, a once-fearsome warrior reborn from the brink of death, sheds his violent past for a new destiny inspired by his blind lover, Agatha. Amidst the ruthless rule of a merciless emperor, Valentine undertakes a clandestine mission: to unite lovers in secret ceremonies, defying imperial decrees that threaten to obliterate the Christian faith. As Valentine’s covert acts of defiance grow bolder, he challenges the tyrannical order, planting the seeds for a celebration of love that will echo through the ages.
The Legend of Valentine is an epic tale of love, war, faith, and rebellion. This gripping saga looks beyond the candy hearts and greeting cards to find the roots and meaning of the holiday – a world where love defies all odds, heroes rise from the shadows, and the undying spirit of hope shines through the darkest times.
Discover the man behind the myth, witness the birth of a legend, and experience a love story so profound it promises to live forever.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sheldon Collins is a distinguished storyteller whose career began in Hollywood as a screenwriter and director. His films, celebrated for their compelling narratives and rich character development, have been featured on premium television and at numerous film festivals—earning critical acclaim and a host of awards. The Legend of Valentine marks Collins’s debut novel. The multi-cast audiobook edition, which he co-directed, was the winner of two 2026 Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Voice Arts Awards.
Educated at UC Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and holding a Master of Fine Arts in Directing from the prestigious American Film Institute, Collins brings a unique blend of narrative expertise and directorial acumen to his literary endeavors.
For more information, visit https://prbythebook.com/experts/sheldon-collins and https://sheldoncollins.com/about.
Amazon link: www.amazon.com/Legend-Valentine-Ancient-Historical-Revolution/dp/B0DPTDX66T/
The Legend of Valentine
Publisher: Hutchinson & Collins Publishing
Pub Date: 2025
ISBN: 9798991362405 (HC), 9798991362412 (PB), 9798991362443 (Ebook), 9798991362429 (Audiobook)
Available from Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, bookshop.org
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