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a— Simon Scarrow`s novels about the Roman legions are hugely successful and are irresistible reading for fans of Patrick O`Brian, Conn Iggulden, Harry Sidebottom, Bernard Cornwell and other writers of historical adventure fiction
a— Sympathetic and beautifully portrayed central characters in Centurion Macro and Prefect Cato, two fine soldiers in the Second Legion, the toughest legion in the civilised world
a— Praise for Simon Scarrow`s previous novels: `I don`t need this kind of competition` Bernard Cornwell; `An engrossing storyline, full of teeth-clenching battles, political machinations, treachery, honour, love and death... More, please!` Elizabeth Chadwick; `A good, uncomplicated, rip-roaring read` Mail on Sunday; `For those who like their historical fiction to include plenty of bloody thrills and spills, Scarrow`s latest book will prove irresistible` Living History
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Simon Scarrow`s immensely popular books have been translated into Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Hungarian, Serbian and German
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More information about Simon Scarrow and his novels, including his separate series about Wellington and Napoleon, can be found at www.scarrow.co.uk
The brand new thrilling Roman adventure - a Top Ten bestseller in hardback - from Simon Scarrow, author of THE LEGION and THE GLADIATOR. The city of Rome in AD 50 is a dangerous place. Treachery lurks on every corner, and a shadowy Republican movement, `the Liberators`, has spread its tentacles wide. It is feared that the heart of the latest plot lies in the ranks of the Praetorian Guard. Uncertain of whom he can trust, the Imperial Secretary Narcissus summons to Rome two courageous men guaranteed to be loyal to the grave: army veterans Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro. Tasked with infiltrating the Guard, Cato and Macro face a daunting test to win the trust of their fellow soldiers. No sooner have they begun to unearth the details of the Liberators` devious plan than disaster strikes: an old enemy who could identify them, with deadly consequences, makes an unexpected appearance. Now they face a race against time to save their own lives before they can unmask the mastermind behind the Liberators...
ISBN : 9780755397297
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Pages : 512
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