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The Blood Crows by Simon Scarrow is a gripping tale set in Roman Britain, where Centurion Macro and Optio Cato face treacherous new assignments as they battle fierce local tribes and impending dangers. Amidst the volatile backdrop, they must navigate the turbulent political landscape while striving to maintain the Roman Empire's influence. With loyalty and bravery tested, the story weaves through intense military action and strategic challenges that keep readers on edge.
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You might enjoy this gripping novel if you are captivated by historical thrillers set in ancient Rome, filled with intense action and richly detailed battles. Fans of well-crafted characters and military strategy will appreciate the vivid storytelling and historical authenticity that Simon Scarrow brings to the tale.

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The Blood Crows

Britannia, AD 51. As fierce opposition among the local tribes grows, a ruthless warrior threatens to shatter Roman rule. The excellent twelfth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and CENTURION.

The bestselling author of PRAETORIAN, THE LEGION and THE GLADIATOR returns with another unputdownable, thrilling and action-packed Roman adventure featuring Macro and Cato.

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For nearly ten years, the Roman Empire has fought ceaselessly to strengthen its hold over Britannia. But opposition from native tribes led by the ruthless warrior Caratacus threatens to destroy everything.

Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are summoned by Governor Ostorius to Londinium. Tasked with leading a newly formed cavalry cohort into the heartland of Wales, they must destroy the growing resistance. But with Caratacus hatching increasingly ambitious plans and disorder threatening from within Macro and Cato's own ranks, this final test will push the soldiers to their limits.

And if they do not emerge as victors, the Emperor Claudius's rule may be at stake, and the very foundations of the Roman Empire could be shattered irrevocably...

Series: Eagles of the Empire

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The Blood Crows by Simon Scarrow is celebrated for its engaging narrative filled with intense battles and intricate political plots. It's praised as a straightforward yet thrilling read, catering to readers who enjoy historical fiction with plenty of action and drama.

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ISBN: 9780755353828

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Illustration: Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Simon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. His bestsellers include his earlier novels featuring Roman soldiers Macro and Cato, most recently PRAETORIAN and THE LEGION, as well as SWORD AND SCIMITAR, about the 1565 Siege of Malta, and four novels about the lives of the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte - YOUNG BLOODS, THE GENERALS, FIRE AND SWORD and THE FIELDS OF DEATH. He is the author with T. J. Andrews of the bestselling ARENA.

Simon's novels have been published in the USA and in translation all around the world.

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