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The Legion (Eagles of the Empire 10)

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11th November 2010

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The bestselling author of CENTURION and THE GLADIATOR returns with another action-packed Roman adventure.

Trouble is brewing in Egypt. Rebel gladiator Ajax and his men have been posing as Roman soldiers and attacking naval bases, merchant vessels and villages. Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro have been charged with the task of tracking down the renegade warrior before the problem gets out of control. Joining forces with Legion III, they hope to destroy their enemy on the battlefield. But the cunning gladiator has other ideas…

Reviews

Bernard Cornwell
Praise for Simon Scarrow: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'
Daily Express
Gripping... ferocious and compelling, it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice
The Times
A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy
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
Mail on Sunday
Rollicking good fun
Historical Novels Review
[Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended
Independent
Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best