Ian Ross
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Twilight of Empire volume 3
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English
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Centurion Aurelius Castus has been promoted to tribune and seems settled in a life of comfort with his new wife and young son. But Rome is in the tyrranical grip of the usurper Maxentius, and Constantine is forming a plan for a surprise attack from the west, in order to take the city. Castus, who once saved the emperor's life, is called upon to play a key role in the campaign. Once again he is caught up in events far beyond his control, where nothing...
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English
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Only one man's courage stands between the rebels and victory. Rewarded for saving the emperor's life in battle, centurion Aurelius Castus is promoted to the Corps of Protectores, the elite imperial bodyguard, the swords around the throne. But he soon discovers the court to be just as hazardous as the battlefield; behind the gilded facade of empire, there are spiralling plots, murderous betrayals and dangerous seductions. And one relentless enemy.
Author
Series
Twilight of empire volume 6
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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When the simmering conflict between Rome and Persia threatens once again to ignite into open war, there is only one man the Emperor Constantine can trust to hold the eastern frontier. Aurelius Castus, retired general of the empire, has fought long and hard for Rome. When the summons comes to command an army once more, he obeys with a heavy heart. Is he still the fearsome fighting machine of old? Will his young, ambitious officers respect and follow...
Author
Series
Twilight of empire volume 4
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
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The truce between Constantine, emperor in Rome, and Licinius, emperor of the east, has failed and Aurelius Castus is in the frontline once more. He is ordered to take command of the military forces of one of the western provinces now forming the domain of Constantine's teenage son, Caesar. But trouble looms on every side, both at home in his difficult marriage and on the battlefield, where he must decide once and for all whose side he is on. Will...