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Fortress of Spears: Empire III

The iconic historical adventure series from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Anthony RIches
By Anthony Riches
Series: Empire series
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The Romans have crushed the rebel alliance, capturing Calgus, Lord of the Northern Tribes. Marcus Aquila, disguised as Centurion Corvus, embarks on a perilous mission to seize Dinpaladyr, the barbarians' formidable fortress. However, he is pursued closely by two lethal imperial agents sent to silence him and protect dangerous secrets.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with detailed Roman military drama, fast-paced action, and complex characters. Fans of rigorous historical accuracy blended with thrilling storytelling will find this particularly engaging.

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The Romans take the fight north from Hadrian's Wall - to the enemy's greatest stronghold.

The Romans take the fight north from Hadrian's Wall - to the enemy's greatest stronghold.

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The Romans have vanquished the rebel alliance; Calgus, Lord of the Northern Tribes, is the prisoner of the chieftains he once led. And the Roman leader has an audacious plan to capture Dinpaladyr, the barbarians' fortress of spears.

Marcus Aquila—burning for revenge on an enemy that has killed one of his best friends—rides north with the Petriana cavalry. He believes his disguise as Centurion Corvus of the 2nd Tungrians is still holding.

But he is just a few days ahead of two of the emperor's agents, sent from Rome to kill him. Pitiless assassins who know his real name, and too much about his friends.

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Conn Iggulden praises it as fast-paced, gripping fiction with exceptional storytelling and historical accuracy, enhanced by marvellous characters and dark humour. Ben Kane calls it a "damn fine read" that is action-packed and swift-moving. Manda Scott highlights its vivid, authentic characters and intense, emotionally charged battle scenes that distinguish it from similar works.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340920381

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: no

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 262g

Pages: 400

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Ancient & Classical History Anthony Riches Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Series: Empire series

About the Author

Anthony Riches holds a degree in Military Studies from Manchester University. He began writing the story that would become Wounds of Honour after a visit to Housesteads in 1996. He lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and three children.

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