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Hero of Rome
Gaius Valerius Verrens (Book 1)
- Author
- Douglas Jackson
- Narrator
- Cornelius Garrett
- Publisher
- Random House
- Publish Date
- 6 September 2012
- Run Time
- 11 hours 15 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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.
Critics Review
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If I were Conn Iggulden or Simon Scarrow, I'd be rather worried by the new Scottish kid on the block
The Scotsman
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A master of his discipline rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today
Daily Express
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A splendid piece of storytelling and a vivid recreation of a long-dead-world
Allan Massie
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Details
- Author
- Douglas Jackson
- Narrator
- Cornelius Garrett
- Duration
- 11 hours 15 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 September 2012
- ISBN
- 9781448160365
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Random House
- Genre
- Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Narrative theme: politics / economics, European history: the Romans
Synopsis
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 EXPRESSReaders 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 .**************************************************************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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