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The gladiator
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- Book Synopsis
- Roman army heroes Macro and Cato have the fate of the Empire in their hands when rebellion breaks out Crete. A riveting and epic adventure in the acclaimed and bestseller Eagles of the Empire series. AD 48. The friendship between Roman Centurions Cato and Macro is rock solid. Returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign, they are shipwrecked when an earthquake strikes the island of Crete. Struggling ashore they discover panic, devastation and a slave revolt. Led by a gladiator called Ajax, the enslaved men are driven by a bloodthirsty desire for revenge that renders them almost invincible. Taking control of the shaken men of the local garrison, Cato and Macro must save the province, before the rebellion can threaten the Empire itself... What readers say about The Gladiator 'Superb storylines . . . tremendous enjoyment' ***** 'One of the most gripping novels of this series' ***** 'A beautifully scripted novel I couldn't stop reading' ***** 'A glorious read. Enjoy' *****
- About The Author
- Simon Scarrow is the acclaimed author of multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, including Tyrant of Rome, Revenge of Rome and The Gladiator. He is also the author of many other acclaimed novels including the Sunday Times bestseller A Death in Berlin. With T. J. Andrews he has co-written Warrior, focusing on the rebel chief Caratacus, and Arena, following the career of a gladiator hero, and more.
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- ISBN
- 9780755327799
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Headline, (04 February 2010)
- Number of Pages
- 498
- Weight
- 270 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 197 x 129 x 31 mm
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