Agricola: Invader: a must-read new series full of action and adventure set in the thrilling world of the Roman Empire
Simon Turney
Mar 2024 · Agricola Book 1 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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PREORDER SIMON TURNEY'S THRILLING NEW ROMAN EMPIRE NOVEL, AGRICOLA: COMMANDER, NOW!
The story of Agricola, one of Ancient Rome's most epic figures. A thrilling new historical adventure series by Simon Turney, critically acclaimed author of Legion XXII and Sons of Rome.
58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage son of an impoverished yet distinguished noble family, has staked all his resources and reputation on a military career. His reward? A posting as tribune in the far-off northern province of Britannia.
Serving under renowned general Suetonius Paulinus, Agricola soon learns the brutality of life on the very edges of the empire, for the Celtic tribes of Britannia are far from vanquished.
To take control of the province, the Romans must defeat the ancient might of the druids - and the fury of the Iceni, warriors in their thousands led by a redoubtable queen named Boudicca...
Reviews for Simon Turney
'If you want gritty and utterly authentic edge of the seat Roman action, you should be reading Simon Turney.' Anthony Riches
'A vivid, historically authentic Roman military thriller.' Alex Gough
'Brings a whole new dimension to the genre.' Historical Novel Society
'Brimming with tension, mystery and adventure!' Gordon Doherty
'First-rate Roman fiction.' Matthew Harffy
The story of Agricola, one of Ancient Rome's most epic figures. A thrilling new historical adventure series by Simon Turney, critically acclaimed author of Legion XXII and Sons of Rome.
58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage son of an impoverished yet distinguished noble family, has staked all his resources and reputation on a military career. His reward? A posting as tribune in the far-off northern province of Britannia.
Serving under renowned general Suetonius Paulinus, Agricola soon learns the brutality of life on the very edges of the empire, for the Celtic tribes of Britannia are far from vanquished.
To take control of the province, the Romans must defeat the ancient might of the druids - and the fury of the Iceni, warriors in their thousands led by a redoubtable queen named Boudicca...
Reviews for Simon Turney
'If you want gritty and utterly authentic edge of the seat Roman action, you should be reading Simon Turney.' Anthony Riches
'A vivid, historically authentic Roman military thriller.' Alex Gough
'Brings a whole new dimension to the genre.' Historical Novel Society
'Brimming with tension, mystery and adventure!' Gordon Doherty
'First-rate Roman fiction.' Matthew Harffy
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4.6
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March 29, 2024
half way interesting no depth.
Andy See
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March 29, 2024
Excellent read. Looking forward to book 2.
About the author
Simon Turney is from Yorkshire and, having spent much of his childhood visiting historic sites, fell in love with the Roman heritage of the region. His fascination with the ancient world snowballed from there. His works include the Marius' Mules and Praetorian series, the Tales of the Empire and The Damned Emperor series, and the Rise of Emperors books with Gordon Doherty. He lives in North Yorkshire with his family.
Follow Simon at www.simonturney.com.
Follow Simon at www.simonturney.com.
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