Sands of the Arena and Other Stories

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From Sunday Times Bestselling author Ben Kane comes a collection of short stories:

Sands of the Arena

Can a wet-behind-the-ears gladiator survive a bloody contest ordered by Emperor Caligula

The Shrine

Centurion Tullus discovers that Fate will always hold him in her grip.

The Arena

Legionary Piso's much anticipated payday plays out very differently than he expected.

Eagles in the East

Caught up in a bloody rebellion, Centurion Tullus battles to keep his men alive.

Eagles in the Wilderness

Bored with retirement, Centurion Tullus takes service with an amber merchant, voyaging to unknown, dangerous lands far beyond the empire.

Hannibal: Good Omens

History's most famous general seeks the gods' approval before his war with Rome.

The March

Romulus and Tarquinius travel to the ends of the earth, searching for their lost friend Brennus.

Author Bio

Kenya born, Irish by blood and UK resident, Ben Kane's passion for history has seen him change career from veterinary medicine to writing, and taken him to more than 60 countries, and all 7 continents. Eleven of his novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, and his books are published in twelve languages; a million copies have sold worldwide. In 2016, his research was recognised by Bristol University with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. Kane lives in Somerset, where he writes full time.