Category: The Romans

Historical Fiction.

Review: The Imperial Banner – Nick Brown

Posted on by Speesh in Fiction, Historical Fiction, The Romans

My version: PaperbackGenre: Historical FictionPublisher: Hodder & StoughtonFirst published: 2012ISBN: 978-1-444-71489-0Pages: 430Bought From the cover_272 ADFaridun's Banner, hallowed battle standard of the Persian Empire, has fallen into Roman hands and is to be returned to the Persians as part of a historic peace treaty. But on the eve of the signing, the banner goes missing.Imperial Agent … Continue reading Review: The Imperial Banner – Nick Brown →

Review: The Siege – Nick Brown

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My version: PaperbackGenre: Historical FictionPublisher: Hodder & Stoughton, HachetteFirst published: 2012ISBN: 978-1-444-71486-9Pages: 388Sent by the author From the cover:270 ADRome has ruled Syria for over three centuries. But now the weakened empire faces a desperate threat: Queen Zenobia of Palmyra has turned on her masters. The once invincible legions have been crushed.Cassius Corbulo is fresh from … Continue reading Review: The Siege – Nick Brown →

Review: Sword of Rome – Douglas Jackson

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Gaius Valerius Verrens 4 My version: HardbackGenre: Historical FictionPublisher: Bantam Press, TransworldFirst published: 2013ISBN: 978-0-593-07054-3Pages: 402Bought From the cover:AD68. The Emperor Nero's erratic and bloody reign is in its death throes - and Gaius Valerius Verrens is dispatched to Rome to bring it to a close.Following Nero's suicide, the city holds its breath and awaits the … Continue reading Review: Sword of Rome – Douglas Jackson →