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The Eagle In The Sand (Eagles of the Empire 7)

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The Eagle In The Sand is set during the Roman Empire's expansion period and follows Centurions Macro and Cato as they are sent to restore order in a tense and volatile desert region. Tasked with quelling a brewing rebellion, they must navigate the tricky politics and fierce rivalries between the local tribes while uncovering a deeper conspiracy that threatens the Empire's presence in the region. With their lives and careers on the line, the stakes are extremely high as they strive to maintain peace and uphold Rome’s influence.
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This book may appeal to you if you love tales of Roman soldiers embroiled in dangerous intrigues far from home. Set in the arid deserts on the Eastern fringes of the Roman Empire, it combines thrilling action with a richly detailed historical setting, perfect for fans of gripping military adventures and ancient history.

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The Eagle In The Sand (Eagles of the Empire 7)

AD 46, Judaea. A beleaguered Roman cohort must quash tribal revolts threatening the empire's eastern province. The seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and CENTURION.

The stunning new cover style will bring the seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's popular Eagle series to the attention of a whole new army of fans

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The seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series.

Trouble is brewing in Syria, on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. With the troops in a deplorable state, centurions Macro and Cato are despatched to restore the competence of the cohort. But another challenge faces them as Bannus, a local tribesman, is brewing up trouble and preaching violent opposition to Rome.

As the local revolt grows in scale, Macro and Cato must stamp out corruption in the cohort and restore it to fighting fitness to quash Bannus - before the eastern provinces are lost to the Empire forever...

The Eagle In The Sand (Eagles of the Empire 7) by Simon Scarrow presents a thrilling tale of resilience and strategic warfare on the volatile frontier of an ancient empire.

Series: Eagles of the Empire

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The Eagle In The Sand by Simon Scarrow is praised for its vivid portrayal of the ancient world, with the author’s background as an ancient history lecturer shining through. Readers appreciate the action-packed narrative and the skill with which Scarrow brings historical settings to life, engaging audiences with a well-researched and thrilling story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755350018

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 December 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Illustration: Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Simon Scarrow is a former teacher who now devotes himself to writing full time. He lives outside Norwich with his family.

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