Soon, even greater honours beckon with the death of Emperor Vespasian and the succession of Valerius's friend, Titus.Īll Valerius can do is forget the great prizes on offer, concentrate on defeating the savage tribes who lie in the path of the Ninth, and ignore Agricola's intrigues.īut watching his every move is another enemy - and this one is the most formidable enemy he has ever faced. Valerius leads his men to a devastating victory against the Brigantes, infuriating Agricola. Yet all that can be swept aside by a single moment of glory, and the invasion of the north of the province provides the perfect opportunity. A unit regarded as expendable by his superior, Gnaeus Julius Agricola. His command is the 'unlucky' Ninth, tainted by four decades of ill fortune and poor leadership. IN THE FAR NORTH, GAIUS VALERIUS VERRENS' DESTINY AWAITS.ĪD 80: Gaius Valerius Verrens is back where he belongs, at the head of a legion. 'Superb in every way' - ***** Reader review 'I was devastated to finish this novel and look forward to many more from the pen of Douglas Jackson' - ***** Reader review 'Rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today' - DAILY EXPRESS 'Douglas Jackson is one of the finest writers about today.this series is a glorious achievement' - FOR WINTER NIGHTS

'Spectacular and satisfying.thrilling and dramatic.Roman historical fiction at its very best' - SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘For Rome!’ The words erupted from ten thousand throats and Valerius felt the ice in his belly melt and the first stirrings of life return to his heart.Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane, this formidable and compelling historical thriller from bestselling author Douglas Jackson will have you absolutely gripped.

They show no mercy and they deserve no mercy. They believe you are already defeated.’ ‘No!’ The massed roar carried across the valley and echoed from the banks. ‘We offered them our friendship, our trust and our aid, and they took all with smiles of thanks, but when we turned our backs they reached for the knife and the sword and the spear, as is their way. They butchered and mutilated your comrades of the Ninth, and the brave veterans of Colonia who fell defending the Temple of Divine Claudius.’ He paused and the silence was filled by a growl, like an enormous dog gathering itself for the attack. ‘Those who stand before you have murdered, tortured and raped Roman citizens, men, women and children innocents whose only crime was to attempt to bring civilization to this land. “You fought well on Mona, my Mules, but I have brought you here for a little more javelin practice.’ The words carried along the line and Valerius could see men grinning at the unlikely familiarity.

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