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Agricola: Invader

Series: Agricola
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PREORDER SIMON TURNEY'S THRILLING NEW ROMAN EMPIRE NOVEL, AGRICOLA: COMMANDER, NOW! The story of Agricola, one of Ancient Rome's most epic figures. A thrilling new historical adventure series by Simon Turney, critically acclaimed author of Legion XXII and Sons of Rome. 58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage... Read More
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Agricola: Invader

The first in a historical adventure series from bestselling author Simon Turney. Young Roman soldier Agricola must find fame and fortune in the warring frontier province of Britannia.

The first in a historical adventure series from bestselling author Simon Turney. Young Roman soldier Agricola must find fame and fortune in the warring frontier province of Britannia.

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PREORDER SIMON TURNEY'S THRILLING NEW ROMAN EMPIRE NOVEL, AGRICOLA: COMMANDER, NOW!

The story of Agricola, one of Ancient Rome's most epic figures. A thrilling new historical adventure series by Simon Turney, critically acclaimed author of Legion XXII and Sons of Rome.

58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage son of an impoverished yet distinguished noble family, has staked all his resources and reputation on a military career. His reward? A posting as tribune in the far-off northern province of Britannia.

Serving under renowned general Suetonius Paulinus, Agricola soon learns the brutality of life on the very edges of the empire, for the Celtic tribes of Britannia are far from vanquished.

To take control of the province, the Romans must defeat the ancient might of the druidsβ€”and the fury of the Iceni, warriors in their thousands led by a redoubtable queen named Boudicca...

Reviews for Simon Turney

'If you want gritty and utterly authentic edge of the seat Roman action, you should be reading Simon Turney.' Anthony Riches

'A vivid, historically authentic Roman military thriller.' Alex Gough

'Brings a whole new dimension to the genre.' Historical Novel Society

'Brimming with tension, mystery and adventure!' Gordon Doherty

'First-rate Roman fiction.' Matthew Harffy

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804540435

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 March 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Simon Turney is from Yorkshire and, having spent much of his childhood visiting historic sites, fell in love with the Roman heritage of the region. His fascination with the ancient world snowballed from there. His works include the Marius' Mules and Praetorian series, the Tales of the Empire and The Damned Emperor series, and the Rise of Emperors books with Gordon Doherty. He lives in North Yorkshire with his family.

Follow Simon at www.simonturney.com.

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