Soldier of Rome: Empire of the North
The Artorian Dynasty Book 1
by James Mace
Genre: Historical Fiction
Battle
for the Highlands
It’s
been forty years since the Roman conquest of southern Britannia. The
hostile western regions are at last subdued and twenty years have
passed since the cataclysmic Iceni Rebellion in the east. With tribal
kingdoms assimilating into Roman culture and the province at relative
peace, Imperial Governor Gnaeus Julius Agricola turns his attention
north. The once-allied, now hostile Kingdom of Brigantes is divided
between factions loyal to Rome and those of the usurper king,
Venutius. Following a series of raids, and compelled to flee from
imperial retribution, Venutius seeks the aid of a Caledonian
chieftain named Calgacus. Calgacus hopes to use a conflict with the
Empire to seal his claim as high king of the northern highlands.
In
the southern coastal city of Portus Adurni, Gaius Artorius Armiger’s
term as governor-mayor is coming to an end. Ten years have passed
since Gaius’ last campaign during the Siege of Jerusalem. Ever the
soldier, a summons to Londinium leaves him with an intriguing
proposition. Knowing his reputation as a military leader, Governor
Agricola offers Gaius a return to active service with command of the
legendary cavalry regiment Indus’ Horse. Despite trepidation about
leaving his wife and children and the lingering effects of old battle
injuries, Gaius Artorius dons his armour once more as a soldier of
Rome.
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James Mace is a life-long historian and the author of twenty-seven books, including ten Ancient History best-sellers, and five South African History best-sellers. He penned the initial draft of his first novel, "Soldier of Rome: The Legionary", as a cathartic means of escapism while serving in Iraq from 2004 to 2005. His works span numerous eras, from Ancient Rome to the British Empire.
