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IF YOU DON’T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON’T KNOW ROME!

THE EAGLE’S PREY is the thrilling fifth novel in Simon Scarrow’s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow’s gripping historical novels: ‘Ferocious and compelling’ Daily Express

Britannia, AD 44. The time has come to claim Britain for the Empire. Centurions Cato and Macro are preparing for what their leaders say will be the final battle against those natives refusing to accept the civilising force of Rome. The British savages will surely stand no chance against the might of the unstoppable Roman army.

But young Cato is more concerned about hot-headed cohort commander, Maximius, than about the enemy, and with Roman troops being brutally slaughtered, even grizzled veteran Macro is having doubts about the promised ease of their success. Will they be victorious – or will the battle cost both of them more than they could ever imagine?

Reviews

Bernard Cornwell
Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'
Independent
Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
The Times
Gripping and moving
Good Book Guide
A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff
Daily Express
Ferocious and compelling
Sunday Sport
A Rome full of HOUSE OF CARDS treachery... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow's high standards - in this winning chunk of historical fiction
Mail on Sunday
Rollicking good fun
BBC History Magazine
A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller