As exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate

Independent

A gripping tale, with more to come

Daily Mail

A heady, fast-paced, well-written, and exciting book...Brilliant stuff

Shropshire Star

From bestselling author MC Scott, a heady, fast-paced and exciting historical adventure full of religious and political tensions, passion and intrigue. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden.

“As exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate…” – The Independent.

“A gripping tale…” – Daily Mail.
“I was totally engrossed…” – Reader review.

AD 64:
Rome is burning. Only one man can save it.

The Emperor:
Nero, Emperor of Rome and feared by his subjects for his temper and cruelty, is in possession of an ancient document predicting that Rome will burn.

The Spy: Sebastos Pantera, assassin and spy for the Roman Legions is ordered to stop the impending cataclysm. He knows that if he doesn’t, his life – and that of thousands of others – is in terrible danger.

The Chariot Boy: Math, a young charioteer, subject to the wiles and schemes of the Emperor and the Spy.

Who will win this game, where death stalks the drivers – on the track and off it.

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Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden.

“As exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate…” – The Independent.

“A gripping tale…” – Daily Mail.
“I was totally engrossed…” – Reader review.
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A mysterious prophecy foretells that Rome will burn - only one man can save it

Product details

ISBN
9780552168007
Published
2012-05-24
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight
146 gr
Height
199 mm
Width
128 mm
Thickness
38 mm
Age
01, G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
592

Author

Biographical note

Over the past two decades Manda Scott has brought iconic historical figures back to life, reimagined and re-booted for the twenty-first century. Her crime novels have been shortlisted for many awards including Hen's Teeth for the Orange Prize and No Good Deed for an Edgar Award. Her work has been translated into over twenty languages.

Manda’s bestselling Boudica series was recently optioned for television.