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The Parthian Chronicles #14
Pacorus
The Romans took my freedom, albeit briefly. But Parthia took my youth, my best years, my friends and my family. And now it wants me to surrender the things that made all the sacrifices if not worthwhile, then at least bearable.
It is thirty years since the Battle of Carrhae and the wheel of fate has come full circle. Pacorus heads the Parthian delegation that will oversee the exchange of the eagles captured from Crassus for the young son of the empire’s king of kings. Much more is at stake than the life of a young boy, however. It is a decisive moment in history for Parthia and Rome are on the verge of agreeing a permanent peace.
But the gods are not passive observers to the will of men and they send gifts to the King of Dura to tease him and sow doubt in his mind. And a rising Roman star by the name of Tiberius is determined to make a name for himself at the expense of Pacorus. The scene is set for a showdown between the pair and a decisive clash between two of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
It is thirty years since the Battle of Carrhae and the wheel of fate has come full circle. Pacorus heads the Parthian delegation that will oversee the exchange of the eagles captured from Crassus for the young son of the empire’s king of kings. Much more is at stake than the life of a young boy, however. It is a decisive moment in history for Parthia and Rome are on the verge of agreeing a permanent peace.
But the gods are not passive observers to the will of men and they send gifts to the King of Dura to tease him and sow doubt in his mind. And a rising Roman star by the name of Tiberius is determined to make a name for himself at the expense of Pacorus. The scene is set for a showdown between the pair and a decisive clash between two of the greatest empires of the ancient world.
- GenresHistory
349 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2020
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About the author
Peter Darman
117 books92 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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November 7, 2020
Highly Recommended!
Pocarus is one AMAZING book part of an AMAZING series! I can't believe I loved it so much! Usually, I'm not much of a war fiction girl but I'll tell you that I think this author made a huge fan out of me!
Everything was described so well that I could see the whole story so clearly... Just amazing!
The characters, the plot, all the side stories that are happening, I enjoyed every bit of it!
Get it, you will enjoy it! Definitely worth it!
Julie
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Pocarus is one AMAZING book part of an AMAZING series! I can't believe I loved it so much! Usually, I'm not much of a war fiction girl but I'll tell you that I think this author made a huge fan out of me!
Everything was described so well that I could see the whole story so clearly... Just amazing!
The characters, the plot, all the side stories that are happening, I enjoyed every bit of it!
Get it, you will enjoy it! Definitely worth it!
Julie
BooksShelf Reviewer
July 23, 2020
Another superb read from Peter Darman, his historical fiction is as good as his peers, Hosker, Fabbri,Scarrow , Etc, as i finish each book i get withdrawal symptoms, knowing it will be a while to wait for the next, every book he has written, i have read and yet to read a poor one
August 17, 2020
Highly enjoyable.
Have greatly enjoyed this series. Wish it could continue. Hope something similar and worthwhile surfaces. I highly recommend the novel and the series.
Have greatly enjoyed this series. Wish it could continue. Hope something similar and worthwhile surfaces. I highly recommend the novel and the series.
September 22, 2020
Great read
Another fabulous read just hope the series continues and hope to rejoin the adventures of pacorous soon. I would really recommend this book
Another fabulous read just hope the series continues and hope to rejoin the adventures of pacorous soon. I would really recommend this book
November 6, 2020
Just as good as the first
All of these books have good story lines they keep you interested from start to finish would like to see maybe one or two more books
All of these books have good story lines they keep you interested from start to finish would like to see maybe one or two more books
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