Shadow of the Eagle

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Publication Year:
2023

ISBN-13: 9788728500897

<p>'A brilliantly realised world of Imperial ambition and native resistance' Simon Scarrow</p><p>'Wonderful, distinct characters' Conn Iggulden</p><p>Will Britain take him in... or mark him as its enemy?</p><p>Faustus Valerianus is the son of a Roman father and a British mother, a captive sold among the spoils after Claudius’ invasion.</p><p>When both parents die within a month of each other, he sells the family farm and enlists, joining legendary general Agricola’s campaign to conquer the entirety of the British Isles. </p><p>But Faustus will have to contend with more than ferocious British warriors and whip-cracking elements. For the bonds of blood can weigh heavy on one’s soul. The call of his mother’s true people. His father’s restless shadow. Faustus must carry them with him…</p><p>A deeply moving, gripping, and epic historical drama, perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Alex Gough, and Andrew Frediani. </p><p>Praise for ´Shadow of the Eagle´:</p><p>"A haunting, historical epic" - Gordon Doherty, author of ´Sons of Rome´</p><p>"I only need one word to describe this stunning novel: masterful" - Anthony Riches, Sunday Times bestselling author of ´Wounds of Honour´</p><p>Amanda Cockrell, writing as Damion Hunter, is the author of seven previous Roman novels: the four-volume series ´The Centurions´. She grew up in Ojai, California, and developed a fascination with the Romans when a college friend gave her Rosemary Sutcliff’s books to read. </p>