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Spies of Rome #2
Blood & Vengeance
Rome 26BC.
An infamous slave trader, Herennius, has been robbed and murdered. Stabbed in the chest.
Caesar himself has taken an interest in the crime.
Marcus Agrippa instructs one of his agents, Rufus Varro, to investigate. Varro must interview various party guests who were with Herennius on the night of the murder - including a corrupt advocate and an enigmatic young poet.
Everyone is a suspect, yet everyone is seemingly innocent.
In the meantime, Agrippa recruits Varro's bodyguard, the former gladiator, Manius, to infiltrate the inner circle of Publius Carbo, a dangerous demagogue. Intelligence suggests that Carbo and his followers are planning to launch an attack on the city's Jewish quarter.
But uncovering the truth will exact a price for the two agents.
Rome is a city full of secrets and peril. Enemies lurk in the shadows.
Blood and vengeance abound.
"A rollicking read, filled with action, intelligence and humour. The series goes from strength to strength." Michael Arnold, author of Traitor's Blood.
Recommended for fans of Steven Saylor, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden.
Richard Foreman is the bestselling historical novelist of the Sword of Rome and Sword of Empire series. He has also written 'Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns', based upon Henry V and the Agincourt campaign, as well as a series of novels charting the rise of Augustus Caesar and Marcus Agrippa ('Augustus: Son of Rome' and 'Augustus: Son of Caesar'). He lives in London.
Praise for Spies of Rome: Blood & Honour
"A masterful and evocative depiction of a fledgling imperial Rome fraught with intrigue and at war with itself. The story and characters are as striking as the graffiti that adorns the violent city’s walls during Augustus' rise." Steven Veerapen, author of 'The Abbey Close'.
"An arresting opening that leads into a thoroughly gripping story. Impressive research and understanding of the period allows Richard Foreman to move so seamlessly and effectively from historical epic to historical detective thriller. A must read for fans of Steven Saylor." Peter Tonkin, author of 'The Ides'.
"Original and hard-hitting... Rome burns with intrigue in this totally unputdownable book." Antony Cutler, author of 'The Accursed'.
Praise for Richard Foreman's Books:
Augustus: Son of Rome
‘Augustus: Son of Rome forges action and adventure with politics and philosophy. This superb story is drenched in both blood and wisdom - and puts Foreman on the map as the coming man of historical fiction’. Saul David, Author of the Zulu Hart series.
Raffles: The Complete Innings
‘Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime.’ David Blackburn, The Spectator.
Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns
'Escapism at its best...
- GenresHistorical Fiction
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 4, 2018
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About the author
Richard Foreman
37 books76 followersRichard Foreman is the author of numerous best-selling Kindle books, including Augustus: Son of Rome and the Sword of Rome series of novellas which follow Julius Caesar and his centurion Lucius Oppius during their campaigns in Britain, Gaul and the Civil War. The stories are a blend of action, intrigue and Ancient History.
He is also the author of Warsaw, a literary novel set during the end of the Second World War, and the historical novel A Hero of Our Time, as well as the Raffles series of historical crime novellas.
His latest novel, Band of Brothers: The Game's Afoot, is a story is action, intrigue and historical insight set in medieval times.
He has worked as a literary consultant and publicist to a number of bestselling authors, including Tom Holland, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow. He is now a publishing director at Endeavour Press, the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books, with his business partner Matthew Lynn.
He lives in London.
He is also the author of Warsaw, a literary novel set during the end of the Second World War, and the historical novel A Hero of Our Time, as well as the Raffles series of historical crime novellas.
His latest novel, Band of Brothers: The Game's Afoot, is a story is action, intrigue and historical insight set in medieval times.
He has worked as a literary consultant and publicist to a number of bestselling authors, including Tom Holland, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow. He is now a publishing director at Endeavour Press, the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books, with his business partner Matthew Lynn.
He lives in London.
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April 8, 2019
Could have been 4 stars
Usual enjoyable enough Foreman novel but too many words and phrases being used that would be lost on someone in Roman times. Other than that, I'd have given this story four stars.
I also think it gives a better idea of what we think of a book, if it's given a score out of 10 and not 5.
Usual enjoyable enough Foreman novel but too many words and phrases being used that would be lost on someone in Roman times. Other than that, I'd have given this story four stars.
I also think it gives a better idea of what we think of a book, if it's given a score out of 10 and not 5.
April 30, 2019
An entertaining romp though ancient Rome.
This Roman "whodunit" was both enjoyable and entertaining . However, I found the use of modern phrases and sayings somewhat annoying. An ancient Roman parroting meaningless phrases, as spouted by modern day politicians, just didn't ring true. That said, I did enjoy the tale and will read further books by this author.
This Roman "whodunit" was both enjoyable and entertaining . However, I found the use of modern phrases and sayings somewhat annoying. An ancient Roman parroting meaningless phrases, as spouted by modern day politicians, just didn't ring true. That said, I did enjoy the tale and will read further books by this author.
January 24, 2019
Ready for the next book in the series
Enjoyed this book nearly as much as the first. I enjoy reading about Rufus and Manius and their exploits in ancient Rome. I'm ready for the next book in the series to be released.
Enjoyed this book nearly as much as the first. I enjoy reading about Rufus and Manius and their exploits in ancient Rome. I'm ready for the next book in the series to be released.
June 15, 2020
Apuesto of Rome:Blood and vengance
I like Varros’ evolution. Trepidation mixed with soul and heart. Action mixed with secrecy. I hope to read more about this 2 friends. In today’s world friendship and nobility are needed as much as in Roman times. Thank you for a joyful lecture.
I like Varros’ evolution. Trepidation mixed with soul and heart. Action mixed with secrecy. I hope to read more about this 2 friends. In today’s world friendship and nobility are needed as much as in Roman times. Thank you for a joyful lecture.
July 19, 2019
Enjoyable Romp
I enjoyed reading this book and would happily read others in the series. Thank you for providing me with a fun read.
I enjoyed reading this book and would happily read others in the series. Thank you for providing me with a fun read.
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