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‘A thrilling story which weaves together both history and legend.’ - Richard Foreman, best-selling author of the Swords of Rome series
‘I enjoyed A Fragile Peace for several its ability to bring this historical period alive in all its splendour and brutality, its pace and its successful handling of the first person narrative.’ - Helen McCabe, author of ‘The Price of Beauty’
Arthur Britannicus
Carausius is born into a savage life.
His father was a respected warrior chief, a leader of men.
As a centurion in the Empire’s mighty Army, he earns the respect of his soldiers who will fight, and die if necessary, at his command.
But, just like his father before him, he is surrounded by enemies...
Arthur Imperator
The Roman fleet has been defeated and the threat of invasion removed.
Arthur Britannicus has taken the throne as Imperator – Emperor of Britain.
He is a symbol of hope, uniting the fractious tribes of Britain who have been oppressed and mistreated for so long.
However, as the threat from Rome retreats, the intimidation from Saxon warlords intensifies.
Arthur must draw his sword and muster his forces again if he is to keep his island under British rule.
While Arthur builds his cavalry and trains up his army, his old enemy, Maximian, Augustus of the West, plots his downfall. Seething over Arthur’s execution of his general, Constantius, Maximian will look to take Arthur’s kingdom - and his life.
Arthur Invictus
Londinium.
Britain has lost its battle with Rome and the city lies in ruins.
But the Romans, under threat in their homeland from barbarian invaders, have retreated.
The war is not over.
As Emperor of Britain, Arthur Imperator must reunite the fractured British tribes to lead them back to victory - and reclaim the kingdom.
The Roman emperor Maximian is bound to strike again. But instead of waiting passively for him to attack, Arthur resolves to risk everything by leading his men to the Roman border and confronting the enemy head on.
A King’s Cavalry
King Arthur, Britain’s triumphant ruler, is turning his cavalry into the finest war horses the world has ever known
Though he is a pagan at heart, he has embraced the new Christian religion in the hope of uniting his country under one faith and one cause.
Yet, when he receives a summons from Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, he is worried that the traditional Gods have abandoned him for publicly announcing his Christian beliefs.
The Emperor appears to want peace.
But Arthur killed Constantine’s father -- and he is wary that this summons might be his own death warrant.
With Constantine growing ever more threatening, Arthur’s time is running out.
And the two mighty warriors must face each other head to head to determine who has undisputed mastery of land...
A Fragile Peace
After forming a truce with Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, King Arthur of Britain feels confident in his newly established rule.
His people are united under his banner, the pagan and the Christian living together as one in his lands, and there seems to be nothing left to do but celebrate his triumph.
But a storm is brewing, both within the kingdom and outside it.
A terrible plague spreads through the land, killing thousands and weakening Arthur’s army.
And a rival warlord is gaining power, inciting those on Britain’s borders to mount an attack.
Arthur War’s End
Arthur, Emperor of Britain, knows he is nearing the end of his life.
But before dies, he is determined to see his nation united and at peace.
Despite finally making peace with Rome, there are still many threats to Arthur
‘I enjoyed A Fragile Peace for several its ability to bring this historical period alive in all its splendour and brutality, its pace and its successful handling of the first person narrative.’ - Helen McCabe, author of ‘The Price of Beauty’
Arthur Britannicus
Carausius is born into a savage life.
His father was a respected warrior chief, a leader of men.
As a centurion in the Empire’s mighty Army, he earns the respect of his soldiers who will fight, and die if necessary, at his command.
But, just like his father before him, he is surrounded by enemies...
Arthur Imperator
The Roman fleet has been defeated and the threat of invasion removed.
Arthur Britannicus has taken the throne as Imperator – Emperor of Britain.
He is a symbol of hope, uniting the fractious tribes of Britain who have been oppressed and mistreated for so long.
However, as the threat from Rome retreats, the intimidation from Saxon warlords intensifies.
Arthur must draw his sword and muster his forces again if he is to keep his island under British rule.
While Arthur builds his cavalry and trains up his army, his old enemy, Maximian, Augustus of the West, plots his downfall. Seething over Arthur’s execution of his general, Constantius, Maximian will look to take Arthur’s kingdom - and his life.
Arthur Invictus
Londinium.
Britain has lost its battle with Rome and the city lies in ruins.
But the Romans, under threat in their homeland from barbarian invaders, have retreated.
The war is not over.
As Emperor of Britain, Arthur Imperator must reunite the fractured British tribes to lead them back to victory - and reclaim the kingdom.
The Roman emperor Maximian is bound to strike again. But instead of waiting passively for him to attack, Arthur resolves to risk everything by leading his men to the Roman border and confronting the enemy head on.
A King’s Cavalry
King Arthur, Britain’s triumphant ruler, is turning his cavalry into the finest war horses the world has ever known
Though he is a pagan at heart, he has embraced the new Christian religion in the hope of uniting his country under one faith and one cause.
Yet, when he receives a summons from Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, he is worried that the traditional Gods have abandoned him for publicly announcing his Christian beliefs.
The Emperor appears to want peace.
But Arthur killed Constantine’s father -- and he is wary that this summons might be his own death warrant.
With Constantine growing ever more threatening, Arthur’s time is running out.
And the two mighty warriors must face each other head to head to determine who has undisputed mastery of land...
A Fragile Peace
After forming a truce with Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, King Arthur of Britain feels confident in his newly established rule.
His people are united under his banner, the pagan and the Christian living together as one in his lands, and there seems to be nothing left to do but celebrate his triumph.
But a storm is brewing, both within the kingdom and outside it.
A terrible plague spreads through the land, killing thousands and weakening Arthur’s army.
And a rival warlord is gaining power, inciting those on Britain’s borders to mount an attack.
Arthur War’s End
Arthur, Emperor of Britain, knows he is nearing the end of his life.
But before dies, he is determined to see his nation united and at peace.
Despite finally making peace with Rome, there are still many threats to Arthur
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Published March 21, 2018
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About the author
Paul Bannister
30 books46 followersA recovering journalist who worked for national publications on both sides of the Atlantic, and who has freelanced for magazines worldwide, Bannister began writing historical fiction in 2012 and is still working at the craft.
He authored the autobio 'Tabloid Man & the Baffling Chair of Death' which details his life as the National Enquirer's chief reporter of the paranormal, when he worked worldwide on stories such as the Stanford Research Institute's decade-long investigation into psychic spying; he traveled with astronaut Dr Edgar Mitchell for months during his time founding the Institute of Noetic Sciences and with Guy Playfair during his investigation into the Enfield poltergeist case.
Bannister uses his research and investigative training to provide exhaustive and accurate detail in his Roman and Crusader suites of novels and posits that the hero of 'Arthur Britannicus,' the usurper emperor Carausius (CE 286 - 293) is the real source of the Arthurian legends.
He authored the autobio 'Tabloid Man & the Baffling Chair of Death' which details his life as the National Enquirer's chief reporter of the paranormal, when he worked worldwide on stories such as the Stanford Research Institute's decade-long investigation into psychic spying; he traveled with astronaut Dr Edgar Mitchell for months during his time founding the Institute of Noetic Sciences and with Guy Playfair during his investigation into the Enfield poltergeist case.
Bannister uses his research and investigative training to provide exhaustive and accurate detail in his Roman and Crusader suites of novels and posits that the hero of 'Arthur Britannicus,' the usurper emperor Carausius (CE 286 - 293) is the real source of the Arthurian legends.
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March 18, 2019
Willing to explain my poor review to the author
I love historical novels, especially those from Roman times, and really want to love this book but am currently struggling with the details and the viewpoints. Should the author wish, I can list all the perceived errors and anachronistic details for him that I’ve found within the first three or four chapters.
One thing this has forced me to do is check details online. Although one cannot trust everything written online, I find it hard to believe that every one of the sources I’ve seen would be wildly different from the author and must therefore conclude that the inaccuracies are more likely to be found within this novel.
I love historical novels, especially those from Roman times, and really want to love this book but am currently struggling with the details and the viewpoints. Should the author wish, I can list all the perceived errors and anachronistic details for him that I’ve found within the first three or four chapters.
One thing this has forced me to do is check details online. Although one cannot trust everything written online, I find it hard to believe that every one of the sources I’ve seen would be wildly different from the author and must therefore conclude that the inaccuracies are more likely to be found within this novel.
March 25, 2019
Emperor Carausius (king Arthur)?
A trilogy composed of historical fact, fiction and conjecture. Was Carausius really the mythical "King Arthur"? Who knows, but this story was a fast paced romp through the early British "dark ages". What did the Romans do for us, schoolchildren are asked? Well, if you believe this author, they inflicted indescribable cruelty, slavery, punitive taxation and, of course, Roman culture and civilisation. Glad I was born in the 20th century.
A trilogy composed of historical fact, fiction and conjecture. Was Carausius really the mythical "King Arthur"? Who knows, but this story was a fast paced romp through the early British "dark ages". What did the Romans do for us, schoolchildren are asked? Well, if you believe this author, they inflicted indescribable cruelty, slavery, punitive taxation and, of course, Roman culture and civilisation. Glad I was born in the 20th century.
July 19, 2019
Great story telling
Could not put the books down, enjoyed the ties to Arthurian legend and British history, the fall of Roman influence in Europe and especially Britain. Thanks for the tale, the characters and the imagination.
Could not put the books down, enjoyed the ties to Arthurian legend and British history, the fall of Roman influence in Europe and especially Britain. Thanks for the tale, the characters and the imagination.
July 5, 2021
I have to say I'm not really sure why I finished it, it wasn't bad but it wasn't great either, the story is fine, it's just feels like a series of staccato statements and switches perspective not terribly neatly.
Not a bad book but don't need to seek out more by the author.
Not a bad book but don't need to seek out more by the author.
July 29, 2018
Good read
October 2, 2018
A good read, hard to put down after each book. Only problem was trying t to follow the timeline as it kept jumping back on previous books
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January 26, 2019
Very poor... Lots of un interesting telling instead of relating a story.... Read like a bad and boring history book 📙
February 25, 2019
A good read.
A very interesting series. A combination of conjecture and history. Exciting and full of action. The characters are sympathetic,and the main ones are likeable.
A very interesting series. A combination of conjecture and history. Exciting and full of action. The characters are sympathetic,and the main ones are likeable.
June 14, 2019
Enjoyed from start to finish
A different slant on the accepted stories of Arthur, I looked forward to my next chance to pick up this book to continue the story.
A different slant on the accepted stories of Arthur, I looked forward to my next chance to pick up this book to continue the story.
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