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Wounds of Honour: Empire I

The gripping and unforgettable first book in the bestselling Empire series
Series: Empire series
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Wounds of Honour: Empire I by Anthony Riches is a gripping historical thriller set in ancient Rome. It follows Marcus Valerius Aquila, a soldier escaping a treacherous conspiracy and seeking refuge with a Roman cohort on the Empire's northern frontier. As he strives to adapt to his new life and hide his true identity, Marcus finds himself entangled in brutal warfare and political intrigue.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Wounds of Honour: Empire I

Thrilling, authentic and action-packed, this novel introduces soldier hero Marcus Valerius: a centurion stationed on Hadrian's Wall in the second century during a revolt against the Roman Empire

Thrilling, authentic and action-packed, this novel introduces soldier hero Marcus Valerius: a centurion stationed on Hadrian's Wall in the second century during a revolt against the Roman Empire

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Wounds of Honour: Empire I by Anthony Riches

Marcus Valerius Aquila has scarcely landed in Britannia when he has to run for his life—condemned to dishonourable death by power-crazed Emperor Commodus. The plan is to take a new name, serve in an obscure regiment on Hadrian's Wall, and lie low until he can hope for justice.

Then a rebel army sweeps down from the wastes north of the Wall, and Marcus has to prove he's hard enough to lead a century in the front line of a brutal, violent war.

Series: Empire series

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Wounds of Honour: Empire I by Anthony Riches is praised for its fast-paced and gripping narrative, offering readers a thrilling experience. The book is lauded for a combination of well-researched historical detail and compelling storytelling, creating vivid and realistic characters. Anthony Riches is noted for infusing the plot with emotion and tension, providing an exciting glimpse into the life of the Roman army.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340920329

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Anthony Riches began his lifelong interest in war and soldiers when he first heard his father's stories about World War II. This led to a degree in Military Studies at Manchester University. He began writing the story that would become Wounds of Honour after a visit to Housesteads Roman fort in 1996. He lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and three children.

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