EMPIRE, Arrows of Fury.

RICHES, Anthony.

ISBN 10: 0340920335 / ISBN 13: 9780340920336

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2010

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Hardcover. Publisher: London, Hodder & Stoughton, (2010). FIRST EDITION, (VG+ / Fine), [book/jacket]. Original Blue Publishers Cloth Boards, Gilt Titles To Spine, 9 1/2" X 6", 342pp, The Usual Page 'Toning', Else A Clean, Tight, Book, With No Inscriptions, (Printers Print Number 1). The Dust Jacket, (Image by Larry Rostant), Is Clean & Bright, And Not price Clipped, (£12.99). ISBN 978 0 340 92033 6. EMPIRE (Volume Two) Arrows Of Fury.

"The thrilling new novel by the author of, 'Wounds of Honour' continues the story of Marcus Valerius Aquila, fugitive from the Rome of Emperor Commodus, and his part in the war for Hadrian's Wall".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: EMPIRE, Arrows of Fury.
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, London
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340920335
• ISBN 13: 9780340920336
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Dimensions: 6W x 9.5H x 1D inches 6 inches width by 9.5 inches height by 1 inches depth
• Weight: 0.59 kilograms

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Synopsis

The Battle of the Lost Eagle saved Hadrian's Wall, but the new Roman governor of Britannia must stamp out the rebellion of the northern tribes or risk losing the province. Rampaging south with sword and flame under the command of their murderous chieftain Calgus, they have stretched his forces to the limit. For Marcus - now simply Centurion Corvus of the 1st Tungrian cohort - the campaign has become doubly dangerous. As reinforcements flood into Britannia he is surrounded by new officers with no reason to protect him from the emperor's henchmen. Death could result from a careless word as easily as from an enemy spear Worse, one of them is close on his heels. While Marcus is training two centuries of Syrian archers to survive a barbarian charge and then take the fight back to their enemy, the new prefect of the 2nd Tungrians has discovered his secret. Only a miracle can save Marcus and the men who protect him from disgrace and death ...Anthony Riches once again brings meticulous research together with brilliant storytelling to capture the authentic feel of what life was like for the Roman Army in a brutal war with a remorseless enemy.

About the Author

Anthony Riches began his lifelong interest in war and soldiers when he first heard his father's stories about World War II. This led to a degree in Military Studies at Manchester University. He began writing the story that would become Wounds of Honour after a visit to Housesteads in 1996. He lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and three children.