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Hero of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens 1): An action-packed and riveting novel of Roman adventure

English

By (author): Douglas Jackson

Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane, this heart-stopping historical thriller from bestselling author Douglas Jackson will have you on the edge of your seat!

Rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today -- DAILY EXPRESS

Readers are loving Gaius Valerius Verrens!
This was probably the best book that I have read of this genre. - 5 STARS.
As good as Scarrow, Riches or Scott. - 5 STARS.
Valerius is quite addictive... - 5 STARS .

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AD 59: Rome's grip on Britain is weakening. Roman cruelty and exploitation has angered their British subjects; the Druids are on the rise; the warrior queen Boudicca will lead the tribes to war.

The Roman Tribune, Gaius Valerius Verrens must lead the veteran legions at Colonia in a last stand against the rising tide of rebellion and the unstoppable horde of Boudicca's rebel army.

Can he defend his honour and the Empire he represents?

Hero of Rome is the first in Douglas Jackson's
Gaius Valerius Verrens series. His story continues in Defender of Rome.

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Product Details
  • Weight: 325g
  • Dimensions: 127 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 13 Oct 2011
  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780552161336

About Douglas Jackson

A journalist by profession Douglas Jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for Rome and the Romans in to his first two highly-praised novels Caligula and Claudius. His third Hero of Rome introduced readers to a new series hero Gaius Valerius Verrens. Eight further acclaimed 'Rome' novels followed confirming Doug as one of the UK's foremost historical novelists. His latest novel The Wall was published to coincide with the 1900th anniversary of the construction of Hadrian's Wall. A member of the Historical Writers Association and the Historical Novel Society Douglas Jackson lives near Stirling in Scotland.

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