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"Yet again Darman has produced a narrative that sweeps the reader along, never pausing for breath. A mixture of palace intrigue, bloody battles and historical nuance, this book mixes all our old favourite characters with some great new baddies, all seamlessly blended into a tale of derring-do." British Army Rumour Service review, November 2019 Congratulations on reaching a landmark birthday, Pacorus. And to celebrate the gods have sent you a present. As your friends gather at Dura to commemorate the man who is a Parthian legend, the immortals send a storm from the east to plunge the empire into fresh conflict. Do not be angry. They honour you and wish to see you doing what you do best, warlord, no matter how much blood is shed. As friends are lost and the peace he has fought so hard for crumbles before his eyes, a weary Pacorus is forced to lead his army once more into battle. But the new campaign is different from previous ones, as old enemies become new allies and the world and certainties he has known are turned upside down. Can he restore the man he has pledged his allegiance to, or will the powerful rebel alliance prove irresistible and create a dark chasm into which Parthia will be sucked? ‘Amazon’ is the ninth volume in the Parthian Chronicles and follows on from ‘The Cursed Kingdom’. A map of the Parthian Empire can be found on the maps page of my www.petedarman.com.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2018
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Peter Darman
126 books93 followersI was raised in Grantham, Lincolnshire and attended the King's Grammar School after passing the Eleven Plus exam. In the latter I clearly remember writing an essay on Oliver Cromwell – my first piece of military writing.
Then came a BA in history and international relations at Nottingham followed by a Master of Philosophy course at the University of York. The subject was the generalship and cavalry of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, my boyhood hero, during the English Civil War. The year I spent researching and writing at York, Oxford and at the British Library in London was a truly wonderful time.
I moved to London and eventually joined a small publishing company as an editor. Thus began my writing career.
Then came a BA in history and international relations at Nottingham followed by a Master of Philosophy course at the University of York. The subject was the generalship and cavalry of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, my boyhood hero, during the English Civil War. The year I spent researching and writing at York, Oxford and at the British Library in London was a truly wonderful time.
I moved to London and eventually joined a small publishing company as an editor. Thus began my writing career.
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March 2, 2018
Another good read about the Parthiens
I didn't think there was another good read left with Pacorus being so (for the time) old, but Darman has pulled it out once again from what I thought would be a three book series of three good reads it has turned into an epoch.
I hope the series will reach double digits.
I didn't think there was another good read left with Pacorus being so (for the time) old, but Darman has pulled it out once again from what I thought would be a three book series of three good reads it has turned into an epoch.
I hope the series will reach double digits.
October 10, 2023
a lot of fun
As usual very entertaining. The author knows the history of the Parthians and their relationship with the Roman’s well. The characters are interesting and memorable.
The only downside is that he doesn’t incorporate much of Parthian mythology and religion.
Great read overall
As usual very entertaining. The author knows the history of the Parthians and their relationship with the Roman’s well. The characters are interesting and memorable.
The only downside is that he doesn’t incorporate much of Parthian mythology and religion.
Great read overall
June 18, 2018
Another excellent read
Thanks once again for this excellent continuation of the series. Crafted in the usual brilliant form it moves smoothly through all the machinations of a divided Empire. Thank you
Thanks once again for this excellent continuation of the series. Crafted in the usual brilliant form it moves smoothly through all the machinations of a divided Empire. Thank you
September 3, 2018
I am running out of enthrallment
What a fabulous series of stories. All tied together so tightly with characters you truly miss when move on. If you like historical fiction, this is for you!
What a fabulous series of stories. All tied together so tightly with characters you truly miss when move on. If you like historical fiction, this is for you!
March 18, 2018
Must say
Must say that the whole series in these books have been very good even this last book has given good reading until the end
Must say that the whole series in these books have been very good even this last book has given good reading until the end
March 31, 2023
Great read
Another great book in the Parthian Chronicles following Gallia and the Amazons. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series
Another great book in the Parthian Chronicles following Gallia and the Amazons. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series
June 10, 2018
This was a great read. I expected it to be good and it did not disappoint.
Can't wait for the next one.
Can't wait for the next one.
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