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Agricola: Invader
By (Author) Simon Turney
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
4th June 2024
14th March 2024
United Kingdom
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Fiction
Paperback
352
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
The first volume in a thrilling new historical adventure series by Simon Turney, critically acclaimed author of Legion XXII and Sons of Rome. 58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage son of an impoverished yet distinguished noble family, has staked all his resources and reputation on a military career. His reward A posting as tribune in the far-off northern province of Britannia. Serving under renowned general Suetonius Paulinus, Agricola soon learns the brutality of life on the very edges of the empire, for the Celtic tribes of Britannia are far from vanquished. To take control of the province, the Romans must defeat the ancient might of the druids - and the fury of the Iceni, warriors in their thousands led by a redoubtable queen named Boudicca... Reviews for Simon Turney 'If you want gritty and utterly authentic edge of the seat Roman action, you should be reading Simon Turney.' Anthony Riches 'A vivid, historically authentic Roman military thriller.' Alex Gough 'Brings a whole new dimension to the genre.' Historical Novel Society 'Brimming with tension, mystery and adventure!' Gordon Doherty 'First-rate Roman fiction.' Matthew Harffy
A vivid, historically authentic Roman military thriller, with non-stop action and excitement that keeps you turning the pages. -- Alex Gough
A page turner from beginning to end... A damn fine read. -- Ben Kane
A blistering desert epic, brimming with tension, mystery and adventure! -- Gordon Doherty
Simon Turney is from Yorkshire and, having spent much of his childhood visiting historic sites, fell in love with the Roman heritage of the region. His fascination with the ancient world snowballed from there. His works include the Marius' Mules and Praetorian series, the Tales of the Empire and The Damned Emperor series, and the Rise of Emperors books with Gordon Doherty. He lives in North Yorkshire with his family. Follow Simon at www.simonturney.com.