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The Eagle's Prophecy (Eagles of the Empire 6)

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27th July 2017

Price: £9.99

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9780755350001

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IF YOU DON’T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON’T KNOW ROME!

THE EAGLE’S PROPHECY is the powerful sixth novel in Simon Scarrow’s bestselling Eagles of the Empire seires. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow’s gripping novels: ‘Ferocious and compelling’ Daily Express

The Adriatic Sea, AD 45. Cato and Macro, centurions of the Roman army, are horrified to learn that they face possible execution after the death of their commanding officer. Fortunately, the Emperor’s secretary is willing to offer them an alternative: to join the marines and hunt down a band of brutal pirates who are decimating not only Rome’s reputation, but also a critical supply chain.

As they discover the true horror of battle at sea, Macro and Cato must also remember their real mission: to recover from those pirates a set of scrolls that hold secrets vital to the future of the Roman Empire. Rome will do anything to get them back…

Reviews

Bernard Cornwell
Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'
Independent
Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
The Times
Gripping and moving
Good Book Guide
A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff
Daily Express
Ferocious and compelling
Sunday Sport
A Rome full of HOUSE OF CARDS treachery... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow's high standards - in this winning chunk of historical fiction
Mail on Sunday
Rollicking good fun
BBC History Magazine
A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller