The blood, sweat and intrigue of Ancient Rome brought to life by a master of historical fiction. Chapter eighteen in the bestselling Eagles of the Empire series finds Cato and Macro amidst Parthian spies and battling an unknown enemy within. Rich in Scarrow’s attention to detail and precise world-building, Traitors of Rome is a heart-pounding read.
The enthralling new Cato and Macro adventure in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.
AD 56. Battle-hardened veterans of the Roman army Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro are garrisoned at the eastern border, aware that their movements are constantly monitored by spies from dangerous, mysterious Parthia. But the enemy within could be the deadliest threat to the Legion ... and the Empire.
There's a traitor in the ranks. Rome shows no mercy to those who betray their comrades, and the Empire. But first the guilty man must be discovered. Cato and Macro are in a race against time to expose the truth, while the powerful enemy over the border waits to exploit any weaknesses in the Legion. The traitor must die ...
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781472258403
Number of pages: 464
Weight: 700 g
Dimensions: 236 x 164 x 42 mm
Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'Gripping... ferocious and compelling' - Daily ExpressA new book in Simon Scarrow's long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy - The TimesScarrow's [novels] rank with the best - IndependentI really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read
As a lover of Ancient History, and in particular Roman History, and indeed having studied this period for many years, it surprises me that I have never managed to read any of the numerous books now being published by... More
If you are a fan of the Eagles of Rome stories this is exactly what you have come to expect from Simon Scarrow.
A thoroughly entertaining story with a well researched historical base with characters you will love
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