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The Leopard Sword: Empire IV

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25th October 2012

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Britannia has been subdued – and an epic new chapter in Marcus Valerius Aquila’s life is about to begin.



‘Another superb read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
‘A worthy addition to an iconic series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
‘Fourth in number, first in preference!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
‘Completely enthralling’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
‘I just can’t put this wonderful series down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review

The murderous Roman agents who nearly captured Marcus have been defeated. But in order to protect his saviours from the wrath of the emperor, Marcus must leave the province which has been giving him shelter, leading his men of the second Tungrian auxiliary sohort from Hadrian’s Wall to the Tungrians’ original home in Germania Inferior.

There he finds a very different world from the turbulent British frontier – but one with its own dangers. Tungrorum, a city brought low by the ravages of the eastern plague that has swept through the empire, is now threatened by an outbreak of violent robbery.

A bandit chieftain called Obduro, his identity always hidden behind an iron cavalry helmet, is robbing and killing with impunity.

His sword – sharper, stronger and more deadly than any known to the Roman army – is the lethal symbol of his unstoppable power. And now he has moved beyond mere theft and threatens to destabilize the whole northern frontier of the empire . . .

Reviews

Conn Iggulden
This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.
Ben Kane
A damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed.
Manda Scott
Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field . . . . real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination.
History Today on THE LEOPARD SWORD
'Muscular in prose and approach, the novel is riveting and direct.'
Historical Novels Review on THE LEOPARD SWORD
'This is a fast-paced, action-packed read. Anthony Riches brings alive the harsh reality of the Roman world - the period, people, and culture - in a frenetic and exciting novel which is well researched and tinged with humour. The battle scenes are vivid and expertly told . . . Difficult to put down, this is a welcome addition to the genre . . . Recommended'