AD 60. Britannia. The Boudica Revolt begins . . . Macro and Cato -
heroes of the Roman Empire - face a ruthless enemy set on revenge
The Roman Empire's hold on the province of Britannia is fragile.
The tribes implacably opposed to Rome have grown cunning in their
attacks on the legions. Even amongst those who have sworn loyalty,
dissent simmers. In distant Rome, Nero is blind to the danger. As
hostilities create mayhem in the west, Governor Gaius Suetonius
Paulinus gathers a vast army, with Prefect Cato in command. A hero
of countless battles, Cato wants his loyal comrade Centurion Macro
by his side. But the Governor leaves Macro behind, in charge of the
veteran reserves in Camulodunum. Suetonius dismisses concerns that
the poorly fortified colony will be vulnerable to attack when only
a skeleton force remains. With the military distracted,
slow-burning anger amongst the tribespeople bursts into flames. The
king of the Iceni is dead and a proud kingdom is set for plundering
and annexation. But the widow is Queen Boudica, a woman with a
warrior's heart. If Boudica calls for death to the emperor, a
bloodbath will follow. Macro and Cato each face deadly battles
against enemies who would rather die than succumb to Roman rule.
The future of Britannia hangs in the balance. 'An outstanding book
with the vivid battle scenes proving a highlight' 'This is action
packed and unputdownable . . . from the first page, you are
transported back in time. A captivating book full of heroism and
sacrifice' 'Vigorous plot with unexpected twists' 'Scarrow . . .
has the gift of combining wide knowledge of the period with a
page-turning narrative' Sunday Times SIMON SCARROW: 5 MILLION BOOKS
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