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Marcus Aquila’s epic, brutal adventure continues . . .
‘A brilliant read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘Try them, you won’t be disappointed‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A ‘must-finish’ book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A cracking read and a real page-turner’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘On par with Simon Scarrow’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
FRESH FROM BATTLE, MARCUS AQUILA AND THE TUNGRIANS ARE GIVEN THEIR MOST DANGEROUS MISSION YET . . .
‘A master of the genre’ The Times
After their recent victory in Germania, Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians are sent to Dacia to safeguard a crucial imperial asset.
The mines of Alburnus Major contain enough gold to pave the way to Rome. And with vast riches come great enemies.
Whilst trying to hold off marauding Sarmatians, Marcus and his cohort must contend with a series of shocking betrayals. But nothing can prepare them for the threat posed by a new and unexpected enemy.
A gripping new instalment from one of the biggest names in the genre, this is ‘read-through-the-night fiction’ (Conn Iggulden).
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'
