Very much recommended, because this is a great series to follow and enjoy, and besides that what this book is concerned I like to call it: "A Very Astounding Roman Sequel"!
#Nemesis of the roman empire sequel full#
Part 3, that's situated between, September until December, AD 171, is mainly about the Grain Men, or Frumentarii, a Roman spy-network, founded and first employed by Emperor Hadrian, to monitor and shadow individuals who the Emperor decides to see as an enemy and/or distrust as an ally, in an effort to gain and remain the upper-hand in a world full of plotting and scheming. Part 2 is situated from July, AD 169, until, September, AD 171, and Albinus, along with his Familia of soldiers are still in the thick of it in many battles against many various German tribes, under the leadership of King Balomar, while treachery is rife within the higher echelons of the Imperial Army against the Emperor, all in an attempt to topple and remove this same Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Part 1 of the main story is set during the time, December, AD 168, until March, AD 169, under the reign of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, and it continues with the tale of Albinus, who after his father's, Silus, death, is looking hard for his kidnapped fiancee, Licina, with his fellow legionary comrades of the 14th Legion, Fullo, Bucco, Calvus, Longus, Rullus, Habitus and Libo, while at the same time they are harassed and have dangerous deadly encounters with barbarians of various tribes, especially from those under the leadership of King Balomar. The book starts off with an intriguing prologue between the plotters Alexander of Abonoteichos and Senator Gaius Avidius Cassius, which is set in December, AD 168, in Rome, before the book continues with the main story which is divided into 3 parts. Storytelling is of a top-notch quality, the storyline is very well executed, believable characters, whether they are real great historical or wonderful fictional ones, come all vividly to life within this thrilling historical story, and the battles are superbly described and pictured in this great Roman adventure. The historical details concerning this story are once again superbly documented and explained by the author, which you can find in the Historical Note at the end of the book. Storytelling is of a top-notch quality, the storyline is very well executed, believable characters, whether they are real great historical or wonderful fictional ones, come all v This marvellous second outing of the "Centurion's Son", Albinus, from the author Adam Lofthouse, has been another fabulous tale to read and cherish.
This marvellous second outing of the "Centurion's Son", Albinus, from the author Adam Lofthouse, has been another fabulous tale to read and cherish. He lives in Kent, with his wife and three sons.more
The Centurion’s Son is Adam’s first novel. After ten years of immersing himself in stories of the Roman world, he decided to have a go at writing one for himself. As a teenager he picked up Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden, and has been obsessed with all things Rome ever since. War In The Wilderness: The epic sequel to The Centurion’s Son.Īdam Lofthouse has for many years held a passion for the ancient world.
Once more he must play dice with Fortuna as he launches himself into the iron storm. Rome will not let his victory go unanswered new legions have been formed, and their spear tips point north.Įlsewhere Albinus braves the harsh weather and tribal hordes as he searches desperately for Licina, his lost fiancé. He won great fame when he destroyed the Fourteenth legion and brought his army to Italian soil. Rome will not let his victory go unanswered new legions have been formed, and their spear tips Germania, winter, AD 168.īalomar, King of the Marcomanni and leader of the united army of the tribes, broods and drinks his way through the long winter as his alliance falls apart. Balomar, King of the Marcomanni and leader of the united army of the tribes, broods and drinks his way through the long winter as his alliance falls apart.
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