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I am a doctor, living and working in Adelaide, South Australia. This has always been my home, apart from a wonderful year working in London in the early days. Since my teenage years, Greek and Roman history has been my favourite reading. “A Pyrrhic Victory” is an extension of my love of, and delight in, Greco-Roman history and literature. It was a great honour to have the book published, and even more so when it received the two literary awards: 2011 IPPY Awards. Gold Medal, Historical Fiction (Category 12 B, Military / War). Winner, Historical Fiction. NABE Pinnacle Book Awards, Summer 2012.

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Just finished the first novel in the Pyrrhus trilogy and I am going to purchase the second volume on Kindle to day. Great work and an engaging portrayal of one of the Ancient Worlds most interesting figures. I cannot help comparing your Pyrrhus with the man portrayed in Alfred Duggan's superb "Elephants and Castles" about the life of Demetrius, the "Besieger of Cities" Any news on volume three? Cheers, Stuart
Ian Crouch Hi Stuart, Thank you for your email, and your kind thoughts. I am glad you enjoyed the first volume, and I hope you enjoy the second book. Demetrius w…moreHi Stuart, Thank you for your email, and your kind thoughts. I am glad you enjoyed the first volume, and I hope you enjoy the second book. Demetrius was a remarkable figure. I have not read Alfred Duggan's book, but I will seek it out. Pyrrhus and Demetrius has quite a relationship. Beginning as close friends, and then becoming rivals as the politics of their time demanded. Volume III is a work in progress, and will probably take a year to finish. I would be very interested in your thoughts on Volume II. With thanks and kindest regards. Ian(less)
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