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Warlord of Britannia
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Expected 20 Apr 27368 pages, Paperback
Expected publication April 20, 2027
About the author
Simon Scarrow
181 books2,242 followersSimon Scarrow is a UK-based author, born in Nigeria, and now living in Norfolk. He completed a master's degree at the University of East Anglia, and, after working at the Inland Revenue, went into teaching as a lecturer at City College, Norwich.
He is best known for his "Eagle" series. This is Roman empire military fiction, starting with the second invasion of Britain, and continuing with subsequent adventures in every corner of the empire. The stories are told through the eyes of two centurions, Macro and Cato. To date there are eighteen books in the series.
Scarrow has also written a series of four novels on the Napoleonic wars, focusing on the lives of Wellington and Napoleon.
He is best known for his "Eagle" series. This is Roman empire military fiction, starting with the second invasion of Britain, and continuing with subsequent adventures in every corner of the empire. The stories are told through the eyes of two centurions, Macro and Cato. To date there are eighteen books in the series.
Scarrow has also written a series of four novels on the Napoleonic wars, focusing on the lives of Wellington and Napoleon.
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July 31, 2026
Thought I’d read this already as a series of novella’s but might have been wrong. Equally believed it was set in Roman Britain but turned out to be pre-Roman. Despite this I enjoyed the story. I studied Caraticus when I was at school and my fascination with Roman Britain has remained. Equally pre-Roman Britain has a Celtic allure to which this book taps into. Plenty of intrigue, betrayal and battles to enjoy with the promise of a follow up as the Romans prepare to invade. I’m looking forward to it.
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Review of advance copy
According to Goodreads this book hasn't been published yet, but I'm sitting here with a copy of the British edition which I purchased over a month ago. Since it doesn't exist, this will be necessity - be short since it's impossible to review something which isn't part of the physical world.
This is part two of a trilogy which began in 2023 in which (we'll call him British even though he wasn't because these tribal names result in spellcheck telling me those words don't exist either!) the warlord Caratacus is telling his life story to the Roman writer Felicitus, focusing primarily on the Roman invasion of Britannia. However, there are forces at work who do not want the true story told, but rather insist upon a clean, sanitized version which makes Rome look good. So, Felicitus is tasked with writing two versions, one which will remain hidden and the other which will put Rome in a positive light.
Obviously, since we're dealing with politics in the years around 27 AD - there's more than enough action and fighting to keep even the most bloodthirsty of readers happy. Those Britannic tribes spent a lot of time battling each other for supremacy! OK, there wasn't much else to do - no TV, no radio, so why not fight?
To say this book is fast-paced and action-packed is probably putting it mildly, it's a highly enjoyable read for those interested in historical fiction and the days of the Roman Empire. This is obviously one of those books which will never make it to a "Recommended" or "Top Books of the
Year" list since they seem to be mostly romance and schlock novels which appeal more to the female reader. That's OK - those who appreciate a good, well-written historical novel will grab this one and enjoy every word.
Since Part one came out three years ago, let's hope we don't have to wait three years for the final installment of this exciting trilogy.
This is part two of a trilogy which began in 2023 in which (we'll call him British even though he wasn't because these tribal names result in spellcheck telling me those words don't exist either!) the warlord Caratacus is telling his life story to the Roman writer Felicitus, focusing primarily on the Roman invasion of Britannia. However, there are forces at work who do not want the true story told, but rather insist upon a clean, sanitized version which makes Rome look good. So, Felicitus is tasked with writing two versions, one which will remain hidden and the other which will put Rome in a positive light.
Obviously, since we're dealing with politics in the years around 27 AD - there's more than enough action and fighting to keep even the most bloodthirsty of readers happy. Those Britannic tribes spent a lot of time battling each other for supremacy! OK, there wasn't much else to do - no TV, no radio, so why not fight?
To say this book is fast-paced and action-packed is probably putting it mildly, it's a highly enjoyable read for those interested in historical fiction and the days of the Roman Empire. This is obviously one of those books which will never make it to a "Recommended" or "Top Books of the
Year" list since they seem to be mostly romance and schlock novels which appeal more to the female reader. That's OK - those who appreciate a good, well-written historical novel will grab this one and enjoy every word.
Since Part one came out three years ago, let's hope we don't have to wait three years for the final installment of this exciting trilogy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The book opens with an insight into his biographer Caius Placonius Felicitus’s life. As Caratacus’s biographer he is endangering his life in writing this biography. Thus, I got a non-Roman perspective into Caratacus who the Romans describe as a barbarian. This in itself is very interesting. However, I also got a perspective of Caius’s motivations despite the dangers he was exposed to in undertaking this whole enterprise. This was an interesting side read and I lapped it eagerly.
Scarrow and Andrews do a magnificent job in recreating Caratacus’s difficulties, his failure in his various exploits to defeat the enemy within, his perseverance and toil notwithstanding but rather due to the opposition and malice of his enemies, with resultant future repercussions. Some of the treachery was unfortunately from within his own camp. They lacked hindsight and unconscionably followed their own pursuits despite the fact that they were spiting the common cause. All the characters in this book are masterfully created, and the story is cunningly woven between the main and the side story. Rome would not want the retelling of a tale uncoiling its own previous narrative of facts that shone a bright light on its Empire.
This book was incredibly exciting even though I have a wee bias for the Roman Empire. Needless to say, I hated putting the book down for rest. Read this thrilling and riveting read written by two well-known authors whose books have never failed to hold me in thrall.
Scarrow and Andrews do a magnificent job in recreating Caratacus’s difficulties, his failure in his various exploits to defeat the enemy within, his perseverance and toil notwithstanding but rather due to the opposition and malice of his enemies, with resultant future repercussions. Some of the treachery was unfortunately from within his own camp. They lacked hindsight and unconscionably followed their own pursuits despite the fact that they were spiting the common cause. All the characters in this book are masterfully created, and the story is cunningly woven between the main and the side story. Rome would not want the retelling of a tale uncoiling its own previous narrative of facts that shone a bright light on its Empire.
This book was incredibly exciting even though I have a wee bias for the Roman Empire. Needless to say, I hated putting the book down for rest. Read this thrilling and riveting read written by two well-known authors whose books have never failed to hold me in thrall.
Review of advance copy
Whenever SS publishes a new series I am in !
This able author is exemplary exponent of this aboserbong genre...and #1 in the series is no exception.
Yes, lots of characters to get one's head around but the Romans in Britannia provide a feast of stories and am sure SS will continue the saga in future books.
Who doesn't enjoy ancient escapism ?!
This able author is exemplary exponent of this aboserbong genre...and #1 in the series is no exception.
Yes, lots of characters to get one's head around but the Romans in Britannia provide a feast of stories and am sure SS will continue the saga in future books.
Who doesn't enjoy ancient escapism ?!
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