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The Centurions #2
Barbarian Princess
The epic novel of Roman adventure.Correus and Flavius, half brothers and rivals, have found the life of a Centurion to be dangerous. After imprisonment and torture, Flavius found his strength and proved his mettle. Correus, son of a slave, found glory on the battlefield.
But now the brothers have been stationed to Wales, a land of barbarians, mud and freezing rain. Here they must face the shame of lost battle and the thrill of a new era for their beloved Rome.
And in Wales awaits a prize that could change one of their lives forever…
Barbarian Princess is perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.
But now the brothers have been stationed to Wales, a land of barbarians, mud and freezing rain. Here they must face the shame of lost battle and the thrill of a new era for their beloved Rome.
And in Wales awaits a prize that could change one of their lives forever…
Barbarian Princess is perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.
474 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 12, 1982
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Damion Hunter
28 books71 followersDamion Hunter also publishes under Amanda Cockrell.
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October 24, 2020
Wonderful book
This book brings the Centurion brother back together and places them at Pompeii during the eruption of the volcano. One brother’s organizational abilities shines during the eruption and the other brother is assigned to the Navy.
This book brings the Centurion brother back together and places them at Pompeii during the eruption of the volcano. One brother’s organizational abilities shines during the eruption and the other brother is assigned to the Navy.
November 29, 2020
Damion Hunter is someone I will be reading more of. Ancient Rome, soldiers, politics, action... these books have them all!
August 14, 2022
Enjoyable easy reading. Stimulated me to look up a little about Roman history. I'm reading the next in the series.
August 24, 2023
An enjoyable, adventuresome romp through Flavian Rome and Roman Britain, when some of the tribes were still rebelling against Caesar. Cockrell has such a light touch and wonderful flow to her prose. The dialogue is good-humored and ever creative, as are the characters.
This book picks up on Correus's new posting in Britannia. After a terrible tragedy, he throws himself into his work there, serving the legate as a spy and being exceptionally good at it. However, past promises to his father weigh heavily upon him, and after rescuing his brother, he's given a new task--to befriend and help "Romanize" a young Briton princess who has become a charge of Rome. Cupid is always full of surprises, but Correus is also stubborn, returning to Italia for yet another posting. This one proves treacherous, as he and his brother Flavius find themselves in the middle of the Vesuvian eruption on the Bay of Naples. It is there, so far from Britannia that Correus discovers his heart.
This wonderful book is the second in a series by Cockrell about the brothers Appius. A fabulous read for those with a hunger for the ancient world.
This book picks up on Correus's new posting in Britannia. After a terrible tragedy, he throws himself into his work there, serving the legate as a spy and being exceptionally good at it. However, past promises to his father weigh heavily upon him, and after rescuing his brother, he's given a new task--to befriend and help "Romanize" a young Briton princess who has become a charge of Rome. Cupid is always full of surprises, but Correus is also stubborn, returning to Italia for yet another posting. This one proves treacherous, as he and his brother Flavius find themselves in the middle of the Vesuvian eruption on the Bay of Naples. It is there, so far from Britannia that Correus discovers his heart.
This wonderful book is the second in a series by Cockrell about the brothers Appius. A fabulous read for those with a hunger for the ancient world.
February 9, 2022
one hell of a good book!
I’m a fan of novels of Ancient Rome and the Legions! This novel is a great story with well developed characters and a great plot! I’m looking forward to reading the remaining books in this series and have already purchased them! I will be looking for books by this author!
I’m a fan of novels of Ancient Rome and the Legions! This novel is a great story with well developed characters and a great plot! I’m looking forward to reading the remaining books in this series and have already purchased them! I will be looking for books by this author!
August 4, 2019
Likable Hero
Great storyline with a troubled likable hero. Not as fast moving as the first book but building up nicely towards the third book which should pick up pace as the plot continues.
Great storyline with a troubled likable hero. Not as fast moving as the first book but building up nicely towards the third book which should pick up pace as the plot continues.
May 6, 2021
A good blended of military, historical, and romance fiction. Well, more on romance in this book. Though this is a historical fiction, the name was not that many. Its easy to draw their relationship and follow the story.
October 9, 2021
Worth reading
An entrancing story rather than an exciting one but thoroughly worth the read. The story meanders a bit, although not to its detriment, with the whole piece firmly held together by impressive word-smithing.
An entrancing story rather than an exciting one but thoroughly worth the read. The story meanders a bit, although not to its detriment, with the whole piece firmly held together by impressive word-smithing.
October 11, 2022
After exhausting all the more well-known authors of Roman history (until they publish some more) I've been looking for one or more new writers and in Damion Hunter I may have struck gold. Thoroughly engaging story with some strong characters. Can't wait to track the next one down.
January 19, 2025
Having read many of Simon Scarrow books about ancient Roman times, this proved similar and slightly less absorbing. I found the character names difficult to follow at times. All in all a good read and I will follow up with the next in the series.
June 10, 2019
Just brilliant!
Excellent second novel in the series, couldn’t put it down, straight on to the third part, thanks a lot Damion Hunter.
Excellent second novel in the series, couldn’t put it down, straight on to the third part, thanks a lot Damion Hunter.
November 29, 2020
Another Great Book
I have read this book before when it first came out. You have done a great job. The rewrite is gReat
I have read this book before when it first came out. You have done a great job. The rewrite is gReat
July 10, 2021
Had to backtrack..
Thoroughly enjoyed but I mistakenly read in order 1-3-2. Characters come to life. Would like a book on father's exploits.
Thoroughly enjoyed but I mistakenly read in order 1-3-2. Characters come to life. Would like a book on father's exploits.
August 13, 2021
Rome
I read this book back in High School and it wasn’t until this year that I discovered that there were two other books to series! Not as detailed as some other works from Scarrow and his series but I highly recommend it. Enjoyable characters and solid plot lines.
I read this book back in High School and it wasn’t until this year that I discovered that there were two other books to series! Not as detailed as some other works from Scarrow and his series but I highly recommend it. Enjoyable characters and solid plot lines.
December 22, 2021
3,75 stars
July 27, 2022
Loved this sequel and can't wait to begin the next in this trilogy!
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July 29, 2022
Good read
Yet another excellent read. So many twist and turns. Made me giddy. All ends well in the end. Hopefully. Hoping
Yet another excellent read. So many twist and turns. Made me giddy. All ends well in the end. Hopefully. Hoping
November 2, 2023
Wonderful read. Hunter wraps a scholar's knowledge of Roman armies in an exciting and engaging story. The combination is both enjoyable and informative. An example of superb historical fiction.
November 8, 2020
FINALLY, a kindle edition
A worthy sequel to "The Centurians", still an outstanding read.
The book seems to be longer than it actually is, especially after having read it several times, only because so much happens between the covers.
Unlike the first book, I didn't notice any difference from the printed version. There were several typographical errors.
I consider it fortunate that there were no events which make it desirable to continue to the third volume. I have read it and was disappointed in so many ways that I couldn't possibly recommend it.
A worthy sequel to "The Centurians", still an outstanding read.
The book seems to be longer than it actually is, especially after having read it several times, only because so much happens between the covers.
Unlike the first book, I didn't notice any difference from the printed version. There were several typographical errors.
I consider it fortunate that there were no events which make it desirable to continue to the third volume. I have read it and was disappointed in so many ways that I couldn't possibly recommend it.
May 30, 2016
I wish this and the rest of the series were still in print.
April 14, 2016
I read years ago, but I still remember the vivid, exciting story. Title was unfortunate.
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