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'This may be the greatest tale of the ancient world. Hugely
enjoyable' CONN IGGULDEN An empire in turmoil. A throne for the
taking. Alexander the Great's sudden and unexpected death has left
the largest, most formidable empire the world has ever seen
leaderless. As the fight to take control descends into ruthless
scheming and bloody battles, no one - man, woman or child - is
safe. As wars on land and sea are lost and won, and promises are
made only to be broken, long-buried secrets come to light in the
quest for the true circumstances surrounding Alexander's death. Was
he murdered, and if so by whom? Could he have been sowing the seeds
of discord deliberately, through his refusal to name an heir? And
who will eventually ascend to power at the helm of the empire - if
it manages to survive that long? Can one champion vanquish all...?
'An excellent new series by the consistently brilliant Robert
Fabbri' Sunday Sport
IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME! THE EAGLE'S
PROPHECY is the powerful sixth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling
Eagles of the Empire seires. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell.
Praise for Simon Scarrow's gripping novels: 'Ferocious and
compelling' Daily Express The Adriatic Sea, AD 45. Cato and Macro,
centurions of the Roman army, are horrified to learn that they face
possible execution after the death of their commanding officer.
Fortunately, the Emperor's secretary is willing to offer them an
alternative: to join the marines and hunt down a band of brutal
pirates who are decimating not only Rome's reputation, but also a
critical supply chain. As they discover the true horror of battle
at sea, Macro and Cato must also remember their real mission: to
recover from those pirates a set of scrolls that hold secrets vital
to the future of the Roman Empire. Rome will do anything to get
them back...
Masinissa: Ally of Rome resumes the story of the Numidian Prince at
a moment when he is beginning to question his alliance with the
Carthaginian Empire during the Second Punic War. He has been
fighting as a cavalry commander on the Iberian Peninsula for
several years but the fortunes of war and his own clandestine
meeting with the Roman consul Scipio Africanus, ostensibly his
sworn enemy, has led him to reconsider his loyalties. His love for
the Carthaginian aristocrat Sophonisba, which had blossomed during
his period of exile in Carthage, has remained strong during his
absence from North Africa. He is due a period of leave in that city
shortly to formalise his engagement to her. At this moment in the
war, the Carthaginian forces are attempting to reform their
military strength in North Africa and in the strategically
important and historically allied southern Iberian city of Gades
(present day Cadiz.) For his part, Masinissa has recently retrieved
one of the sacred cups of Melqart (Hercules) which had been hidden
in a fortress now occupied by the Roman legions. He is presently
taking a small contingent of his most loyal troops to the temple
dedicated to Melqart which is located close to the city of Gades to
return the cup to its proper religious location. The mood of both
he and his men on the journey is mutinous.
It's 1936, war is brewing, tempers are running high, and by his
thirteenth birthday, Sheldon Horowitz has been orphaned - twice.
While a terrible accident took his mother, Sheldon is convinced
that his father was murdered. But no-one else thinks so, least of
all the police. Determined to track down the culprit, and leaving
behind his only friend Lenny, Sheldon moves to Hartford,
Connecticut to live with his uncle. He is told to keep his head
down and forget the past. But that just isn't his style. Fired up
by his politically-minded cousin Abe (and quite possibly in love
with other cousin Mirabelle), he sets out on a quest to discover
the truth that will take him from industrial Hartford to a ritzy
hotel in the Catskills, back to his childhood home and finally on
to New York. Sheldon quickly discovers that it's a jungle out
there, and to survive, he will have to learn to make his own luck.
Fortunately, that's one thing he's very good at...
A.D. 1305. An hour before dawn. London's Smithfield prison. In a
dank cell, the outlaw William Wallace waits to be executed at first
light. He is visited by a Scottish priest who has come to hear his
last confession - the confession of a life even more exciting,
violent and astonishing than the legend that survived. From
internationally bestselling author Jack Whyte comes a story of
brutal battles and high adventure, of heroism and redemption - the
story of William Wallace as the world has never heard it before.
Masinissa: Ally of Carthage is the first part of the story of the
experiences of the Numidian Prince and later King Masinissa during
the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage. Masinissa's
involvement in the war was substantial, even pivotal, and he is
still revered today across North Africa as the founding father of
the Amazigh/Berber people. The story begins in 213 BC in Carthage,
which has been Masinissa's home for several years. He has fallen in
love with Sophonisba, the beautiful daughter of one of the most
senior Carthaginian generals. The two make promises to one another
before Masinissa embarks west to enter the war as the commander of
a substantial cavalry division. In terms of the wider world, Rome
and Carthage - the most powerful nations of the time - have been at
war for five years, ever since Hannibal crossed the Alpine passes
and inflicted catastrophic and crippling defeats on the Roman
armies at the battles of Trebia, Lake Trasimene and, most
devastatingly, at Cannae, where an army of nearly 90,000 Romans was
completely destroyed. The main theatres of war at this moment are
the Roman siege of the Greek city of Syracuse in Sicily - which is
being innovatively and belligerently defended, not least by the
philosopher and scientist Archimedes - and the war in Iberia, which
Masinissa is about to join with his Numidian forces.
The year is 1946. A stunned Europe is beginning its slow recovery
from the ravages of World War II. Adam Miller has come to Venice to
visit his widowed mother and forget the horrors he witnessed as a
US Army war crimes investigator in Germany. But when Adam falls in
love with Claudia, a Jewish woman scarred by her devastating
experiences during the war, he is forced to confront a Venice
haunted by atrocities it would rather forget. Beneath the
dream-like facade he discovers a city in which everyone was
compromised by occupation, not least Gianni Maglione, the suave and
enigmatic Venetian who is both his mother's new suitor and the man
responsible for much of Claudia's suffering. When the troubled past
erupts in violent murder, Adam finds himself at the centre of a
torturous web in which the most valuable thing is not a stone-cold
alibi, but the truth itself. The truth will out in this fantastic
mystery from the author of Leaving Berlin and The Good German.
The new book set in the universe of Assassin's Creed. Reliving the
memories of his ancestor who fought beside Joan of Arc,
high-ranking Templar Simon Hathaway slowly uncovers secrets of the
past that could dangerously impact his present . . . and that of
the entire Templar order. An endless conflict. An old wrong. A new
revelation. Simon Hathaway, member of the Templar Inner Sanctum,
brings a cool head and detached manner to his new role as Head of
Abstergo Industry's Historical Research Division. But Simon also
has an insatiable curiosity, and is fascinated by the thought of
experiencing history first-hand through his ancestor Gabriel
Laxart, who fought alongside the legendary Joan of Arc. When he
enters the newly-designed Animus for its initial project, Simon
finds himself unprepared for what he discovers: how deep the
conflict between the Templars and the Assassins goes, and what his
ancestor is willing to do for the woman he loves. And as he slowly
uncovers secrets of the past, Simon is confronted with the most
dangerous truth of all: Who is the heretic . . . and who is the
true believer?
A single death could plunge the Empire into chaos.Silus, member of
Emperor Caracalla's elite assassins, the Arcani, is dispatched to
Numidia. Rumours of assassination plots against Marcellus, the
Emperor's closest aide, are rife. Silus must stop them. But the
forces arrayed against the Arcani are now as powerful as they are
clandestine. Inducted into the Emperor's bodyguard, his Lions,
Silus soon discovers secrets that should have stayed hidden. And as
the Emperor becomes ever more reckless in battle, Silus unearths a
conspiracy that runs deeper than his worst nightmares. It's not
clear who is a friend, and who an enemy. Yet come what may Silus
must keep the Emperor alive or - yet again - watch the ones he
loves die. An awe-inspiring historical thriller of Ancient Rome,
perfect for fans of Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow.
The Sunday Times bestselling author Allan Mallinson, brings us
another enthralling Matthew Hervey adventure. If you like Patrick
O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell and CS Forester, you will love this!
"What a hero! What an author! What a book! A joy for the lover of
adventure and military buff alike" -- LYN MACDONALD, THE TIMES
"Splendid...the tale is as historically stimulating as it is
stirringly exciting" -- ANDREW ROBERTS, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
"Impeccably researched and rooted in both time and place" -- *****
Reader review "A thrilling tale" -- ***** Reader review "Allan
Malinson tells an absorbing tale and gives a wonderful insight into
life at that time." -- ***** Reader review
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India, 1824: Matthew Hervey and the 6th Light Dragoons are
stationed in India, where conflagration looks set to flair. The
usurper prince, Durjan Sal, has taken refuge in the infamous
fortress of Bhurtpore. A deep ditch, which can be flooded at a
moment's notice, runs round it - and as its notorious Tower of
Victory - built with the skulls of defeated men - bears witness, it
has withstood all attacks made on it. Until now. Hot and dangerous
work lies ahead for Matthew Hervey and his courageous troop who
know their fortunes will be decided by the sabre's edge. A Sabre's
Edge is the fifth book in Allan Mallinson's Matthew Hervey series.
His adventures continue in Rumours of War. Have you read his
previous adventures A Close Run Thing, The Nizam's Daughters, A
Regimental Affair and A Call to Arms?
The fate of Rome, and thousands of lives, rests on the shoulders of
one man.After murdering his brother, and taking the position of
Emperor for himself, Caracalla orders a brutal purge of the
supporters of Geta. Meanwhile, Caracalla's ally Marcellus has his
son suddenly kidnapped. But why? Silus is ordered to track down and
rescue the boy, rumoured to be Caracalla's child. As Rome buckles
beneath the weight of slaughter, Silus will travel to the city of
Alexandria. There he will need to risk everything to save the boy,
the Empire and his own life... An intense and blood-soaked thriller
of Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden
and Ben Kane.
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The Wall
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Adrian Goldsworthy
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From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, the final book in
his authentic, action-packed trilogy set on the frontiers of the
Roman Empire. Britannia, AD 117: Roman centurion Flavius Ferox is
trying to live a quiet life of dignified leisure, overseeing his
wife's estate and doing his best to resist the urge to murder an
annoying neighbour - until someone else does it for him. Dragged
back into a life of violence, Ferox finds himself chasing raiders,
fighting chieftains and negotiating with kings, journeying far into
the north just as war breaks out. With the new emperor, Hadrian,
sending agents from Rome, the whole world seems to be changing: old
friends become enemies, enemies claim they are friends, and new and
deadly threats lurk in the shadows. When, five years later, Hadrian
himself comes to Britannia to inspect his great wall, a new war
erupts suddenly, dividing tribes and families. Ferox is the only
one who can save the emperor - but with his family, and his own
life, in danger, Ferox must first decide whose side he is on...
Gritty, gripping and profoundly authentic, The Wall, set against
the construction of Hardian's Wall, is the final book in the City
of Victory trilogy from bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy.
Praise for Adrian Goldsworthy: 'No one knows the Roman army better
than Adrian Goldsworthy, and no one writes more convincing Roman
fiction.' Harry Sidebottom 'Gritty and realistic.' Daily Telegraph
'Brings the reader closer to the true nature of Roman Britain.' NB
Magazine
The Emperor is dead. Long live the Empire. General Bordan has a
lifetime of duty and sacrifice behind him in the service of the
Empire. But with rebellion brewing in the countryside, and
assassins, thieves and politicians vying for power in the city, it
is all Bordan can do to protect the heir to the throne. Apprentice
Magician Kyron was assigned to the late Emperor's honour guard
escorting his body on the long road back to the capital. But even a
magician's power may fail when enemies emerge from the forests
intent on seizing their precious cargo. Whoever controls the
Emperor's body, controls the Empire...
#1 bestseller and soon to be motion picture, Newark Minutemen has
bridged generations. The epic based-on-true story of forbidden love
and unholy heroism is set against the backdrop of an America ripped
apart by the Great Depression and on the brink of war. Newark, NJ,
1938. Millions are out of work and robbed of dignity. A shadow
Hitler-Nazi party called the German-American Bund that is led by an
American Fuhrer threatens to swallow democracy. In this dangerous
time of star-spangled fascism, a romance forms between the Jewish
boxer, Yael and the daughter of the enemy, Krista. But 1930s
America pulls them apart as Krista's people want Yael's dead. Then
Yael is recruited by the mob to go undercover for the FBI against
her people and bring down the German-American Bund. Author Leslie
K. Barry captures an authentic and brave portrait of a lost America
searching for identity, preserving legacy and saving its soul. It
is a heartbreaking novel that crosses generations as it honors the
fragility of freedom.
The beacons are lit - the Armada is sighted off the English coast.
The thrilling final instalment of the Navy Royal trilogy.1588: The
greatest naval force of its age bears down upon England. As a
devastating battle looms, a nation holds its breath. Jack Stannard,
grandson of the original Jack, is stationed on Drake's warship
Revenge. His father, Tom, commands his own vessel and even his
grandfather is close by. Each must be ready for the greatest battle
of their lives. Everything is at stake: the fleet, the Queen,
England and behind it all something even more binding. Family. On
every front they must triumph... A brilliant and intricate portrait
of one of the world's most important sea battles and its aftermath,
Armada's Wake is a masterpiece of historical adventure, perfect for
fans of Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forester and Bernard Cornwell.
'Compelling, disturbing, entertaining, this is a bloody riot from
start to finish. In every good sense' Theodore Brun, author of A
Burning Sea Conflict flares once more in Saxony...March, AD 773.
Bjarki Bloodhand is now Fire Born - a legendary berserker inhabited
by the ferocious spirit of a bear in battle. Yet he has sworn never
again to allow that sacred rage to possess him, lest he for ever
lose himself in the madness like his father. Tor Hildarsdottir
yearns to save pagan Saxony from the grip of the Christian Franks,
who now occupy half the region. But she also has serious problems
closer to home with her fast-growing pet bear cub, Garm, and,
worse, she seems to be falling in love. Widukind, new lord of the
Saxons, is on a mission to reconquer the lands of his fathers from
the Franks. He will stop at nothing to win the hearts of the men
and women of the North, and bind them to his cause. But will they
follow the Saxon Wolf in an unwinnable war? And will Bjarki join
them? The epic second novel in the Fire Born saga, perfect for fans
of Bernard Cornwell, Giles Kristian, and Matthew Harffy. Praise for
The Saxon Wolf 'Donald has spun another terrific yarn, skilfully
interweaving heart-thumping action sequences with a compelling
plot... his writing is original and completely convincing. The
Saxon Wolf is another step forward and a step up in the Fire Born
series. Compelling, disturbing, entertaining, this is a bloody riot
from start to finish. In every good sense' Theodore Brun, author of
A Burning Sea Praise for The Last Berserker, Volume One in the Fire
Born series'Donald has taken the legendary berserkers, those
frothing-at-the-mouth shield-biters, and made them human, which
once again proves that Donald is a writer not only at the top of
his game, but of the game ... It is a wonderful, rich and violent
brew. I welcome Angus Donald to the shield wall of Viking fiction
like a thirsty man welcomes a mead-brother to the feast ... A tale
worthy of the skalds' Giles Kristian, author of the Raven series
'With The Last Berserker, Donald has given us the first cut of some
serious Dark Age beef. By turns heart-racing, intriguing, and
touching, this is not a book for the faint-hearted - I can't wait
for more' Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea 'The Last
Berserker strikes with the thundering power of Thor's hammer...
rich with the earthy depth, historical detail, intrigue, violence
and adventure that we expect from Donald. But it is Bjarki and Tor
that make The Last Berserker stand out... Donald's masterful
creations will live on in the imagination long after the final
page' Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles 'A
wonderful, blood-soaked tale of redemption and revenge, set amidst
the eighth century clash of civilisations between Pagan Vikings and
Christian Franks, by a master of the genre' Saul David, author of
Zulu Hart 'Loved this tale of a berserker facing up against the
tidal wave of Charlemagne's expansion. Great characters,
brilliantly paced and explosive, gritty battle-scenes. Highly
recommended' John Gwynne, author of Malice 'Well researched detail
and stunning battle scenes make The Last Berserker a white knuckle
ride. A thrilling, up-all-night read' C. R. May, author of The Day
of the Wolf 'I loved it. Bjarki and Tor are great characters,
instantly relatable. The depth of the immersion in their world and
their values gives the book authenticity and weight' Cecelia
Holland, author of The Soul Thief
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