The Imperial Banner
Agent of Rome 2
$37.22
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2013
Summary
272 AD
The Roman Emperor Aurelian has defeated Queen Zenobia and crushed the Palmyran revolt.
Faridun’s Banner, hallowed battle standard of the Persian Empire, has fallen into Roman hands and is to be returned to the Persians as part of a historic peace treaty. But on the eve of the signing the banner goes missing.
Recalled to Syria, imperial agent Cassius Corbulo is charged with recovering the flag. Accompanied by his faithful servant Simo and ex-gladiator bodyguard I…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444714890 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1444714899 |
| Author: | Nick Brown |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2013 |
| Weight: | 359g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 131mm x 29mm |
| Series: | Agent of Rome |
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‘The Siegeis an excellent debut novel and delivers a thrilling and fascinating coming-of-age adventure’
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‘The Imperial Banner is Roman adventure at its best… brutal action leavened by a cynical brand of military humour, history, mystery, romance and an almost tangible sense of cohesion and camaraderie amongst Cassius and his cohorts… Cassius’s next assignment can’t come too soon!’ - Lancashire Evening PostIf you love Scarrow, adore Iggulden and of course admire Scott, then make sure you add Brown to your list. Great Stuff. - Falcata TimesPraise for AGENT OF ROME: THE SIEGE‘A masterful debut from a new author completely at home in this era’ - Manda ScottOnce the action kicks off you won’t be able to put it down. - Anthony Riches, author of the Empire seriesPerfect pace, vivid combat sequences and superb characterisation - Lancashire Evening PostBrown promises to be one of the most exciting sword-wielding writers in an ever-popular arena. - The Oxford TimesA thrilling and fascinating coming-of-age adventure - Book GazetteNick Brown has the craft of storytelling at his fingertips … The Siege is a fast-paced and satisfying read - Russell Whitfield, author of GladiatrixAbout The Author
Nick Brown
Nick Brown grew up in Norfolk and later studied history at the University of Sussex. In 2000 he embarked on a PGCE course at the University of Exeter and began a career as a teacher of humanities and English. Having taught in England and Poland, he has recently returned to his home town, Norwich. THE IMPERIAL BANNER is the second volume of the Agent of Rome series.
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