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Britannia has been subdued – and an epic new chapter in Marcus Valerius Aquila’s life is about to begin.
‘Another superb read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
‘A worthy addition to an iconic series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
‘Fourth in number, first in preference!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
‘Completely enthralling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
‘I just can’t put this wonderful series down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
‘This is fast-paced, gripping, ‘read-through-the-night’ fiction’ Conn Iggulden
The murderous Roman agents who nearly captured Marcus Aquila have been defeated. But to protect his saviours, Marcus must lead his men far away, from Hadrian’s Wall to the Tungrians’ original home in Germania Inferior.
There he finds a very different world from the turbulent British frontier – one with its own dangers. Tungrorum, a city brought low by the plague that has swept through the empire, is now threatened by an outbreak of violent robbery.
The criminals are led by the bandit chieftain Obduro, his true identity unknown. Obduro’s sword – sharper, stronger and more deadly than any known to the Roman army – is the lethal symbol of his unstoppable power.
But now he has moved beyond mere theft and his avarice threatens to destabilize the whole northern frontier of the empire . . .
Reviews
This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.
A damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed.
Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field . . . . real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination.
'Muscular in prose and approach, the novel is riveting and direct.'
'This is a fast-paced, action-packed read. Anthony Riches brings alive the harsh reality of the Roman world - the period, people, and culture - in a frenetic and exciting novel which is well researched and tinged with humour. The battle scenes are vivid and expertly told . . . Difficult to put down, this is a welcome addition to the genre . . . Recommended'
