Hammer of Rome
(Gaius Valerius Verrens 9): A thrilling and dramatic historical adventure that conjures up Roman Britain perfectly
$30.16
- Paperback
544 pages
- Release Date
11 July 2019
Summary
Brittania, AD 80. Gaius Valerius Verrens leads the ill-fated Ninth Legion north to face their destiny.
With Hammer of Rome, Douglas Jackson brings his epic Roman historical adventure to a triumphant close. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane, this formidable and compelling historical thriller from bestselling author Douglas Jackson will have you absolutely gripped.
“Spectacular and satisfying… thrilling and dramatic… Roman historical fiction at its very bes…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552172301 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0552172308 |
| Author: | Douglas Jackson |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Corgi Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 544 |
| Release Date: | 11 July 2019 |
| Weight: | 378g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 129mm x 35mm |
| Series: | Gaius Valerius Verrens |
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“Spectacular and satisfying … thrilling and dramatic … Roman historical fiction at its very best.” - - SUNDAY EXPRESS
Spectacular and satisfying … thrilling and dramatic … Roman historical fiction at its very best. * SUNDAY EXPRESS *A wonderful novel … the battle scenes are as thrilling as ever … Douglas Jackson is one of the finest writers about today, irrespective of genre. This series is a glorious achievement and so too is the book that completes it’ – FOR WINTER NIGHTS
About The Author
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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