Day of the Caesars (Eagles of the Empire 16)

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DAY OF THE CAESARS is the latest gripping novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. 'A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy' The Times Rome. AD 55. The Emperor Claudius is dead. Nero rules. Britannicus, however, has also laid claim to the throne. A bloody power struggle is underway. Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro return from campaign to find Rome in turmoil. All they want is a simple army life, fighting with their brave and loyal men. But thanks to his courage and leadership Cato has caught the eye of rival factions who will stop at nothing to get him on their side. To survive, Cato must play a cunning game, and enlist the help of the one man in the Empire he can trust: Macro. As the rebel force grows, legionaries and Praetorian Guards are moved like chess pieces by powerful and shadowy figures. A political game has created the ultimate military challenge, where the opposing forces know that only death awaits the losers. Can civil war be averted? The future of the empire is in Cato's hands... IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!

Simon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. His many successful books include his Eagles of the Empire novels featuring Roman soldiers Macro and Cato, most recently INVICTUS, BRITANNIA, BROTHERS IN BLOOD and THE BLOOD CROWS, as well as HEARTS OF STONE, set in Greece during the Second World War, SWORD AND SCIMITAR, about the 1565 Siege of Malta, and a quartet about Wellington and Napoleon including the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller THE FIELDS OF DEATH. He is the author with T. J. Andrews of the gladiator novels ARENA and INVADER. Find out more at www.simonscarrow.co.uk and on Facebook /officialsimonscarrow and Twitter @SimonScarrow

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read' Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best - Independent Gripping and moving - The Times [Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended - Historical Novels Review A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff - Good Book Guide A new book in Simon Scarrow's long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy - The Times Rollicking good fun - Mail on Sunday