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Marching With Caesar #17
Hostage to Fortuna
With the defeat of Arminius and his confederation of German tribes, it’s time for the army of Germanicus Julius Caesar to return to their bases across the Rhine, including Gnaeus Volusenianus Pullus’ 1st Legion. On their voyage home, a series of storms strike, damaging the ship bearing Gnaeus and two of his Centuries and eventually stranding them on the island of Britannia, in the land of the Parisii tribe.
Held hostage, Gnaeus’ release is secured by his real family in Arelate, but only at a terrible cost that Gnaeus’ honor will not allow them to bear. Rather than return to Ubiorum, Gnaeus risks his career, and possibly his life, searching for the man who, three years earlier, had cheated one of his uncles of a substantial portion of the fortune earned by the Prefect Titus Pullus, hero of Caesar’s 10th Legion and Gnaeus’ great-grandfather.
It is a journey that retraces the steps of the Prefect all the way to Alexandria, and Gnaeus will only have his family and his newly found love, a Parisii woman, to help him recover their fortune, and save himself and his family from being Hostages to Fortuna.
Held hostage, Gnaeus’ release is secured by his real family in Arelate, but only at a terrible cost that Gnaeus’ honor will not allow them to bear. Rather than return to Ubiorum, Gnaeus risks his career, and possibly his life, searching for the man who, three years earlier, had cheated one of his uncles of a substantial portion of the fortune earned by the Prefect Titus Pullus, hero of Caesar’s 10th Legion and Gnaeus’ great-grandfather.
It is a journey that retraces the steps of the Prefect all the way to Alexandria, and Gnaeus will only have his family and his newly found love, a Parisii woman, to help him recover their fortune, and save himself and his family from being Hostages to Fortuna.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
522 pages, Paperback
First published February 15, 2020
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About the author
R.W. Peake
51 books107 followersThe first adult author with whom RW Peake developed a long-term relationship
was Louis L’Amour, whose body of work shaped his life philosophy.
After retiring from the Marines, RW proceeded to earn a BA in History from
the Honors College at the University of Houston.
Although RW wrote a novel as a kid, he didn't publish his first novel until
age 50.
In addition to is time in the Marines, and before the tech bubble burst in 2000, he was
a paper millionaire in the software industry.
A native Houstonian, RW recently relocated to the Olympic Peninsula of
Washington, where he lives with his yellow Lab, Sadie.
was Louis L’Amour, whose body of work shaped his life philosophy.
After retiring from the Marines, RW proceeded to earn a BA in History from
the Honors College at the University of Houston.
Although RW wrote a novel as a kid, he didn't publish his first novel until
age 50.
In addition to is time in the Marines, and before the tech bubble burst in 2000, he was
a paper millionaire in the software industry.
A native Houstonian, RW recently relocated to the Olympic Peninsula of
Washington, where he lives with his yellow Lab, Sadie.
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April 14, 2020
One of the best books in the series.
It feels as if I am walking beside Pullus, sharing his adventures.
It feels as if I am walking beside Pullus, sharing his adventures.
July 17, 2020
Excellent story
In what appears to be the final book, the continuing saga of the Pullus family is as usual packed with action and intrigue. The Pullus family are struggling after the actions of Gaius Pullus and raising a random stretches their resources to breaking point. Gnaues Pullus travels to Alexandria in order to save the family's finances (with other members of the family),but this is without clearing his absence with the army. The plot is left a little hanging at this point, hopefully a further book of books will clear this up. The whole series of books are an excellent read, well researched and with a great human touch
In what appears to be the final book, the continuing saga of the Pullus family is as usual packed with action and intrigue. The Pullus family are struggling after the actions of Gaius Pullus and raising a random stretches their resources to breaking point. Gnaues Pullus travels to Alexandria in order to save the family's finances (with other members of the family),but this is without clearing his absence with the army. The plot is left a little hanging at this point, hopefully a further book of books will clear this up. The whole series of books are an excellent read, well researched and with a great human touch
November 30, 2020
More Fortuna
Excellent book. R.W. Peake writes with a veteran's insight. I have read all of his books and have loved all of them. In this book he pays special attention to the relationships that Gnaeus has with his family and his enemies. There are plenty of fight scenes, and Pullus uses his inner beast strategically!
Can't wait to see what adventures he has been having in Rome.
Excellent book. R.W. Peake writes with a veteran's insight. I have read all of his books and have loved all of them. In this book he pays special attention to the relationships that Gnaeus has with his family and his enemies. There are plenty of fight scenes, and Pullus uses his inner beast strategically!
Can't wait to see what adventures he has been having in Rome.
February 23, 2020
Absolutely brilliant
Just when I think you might run out of ideas back comes another with a brilliant plot!!, I was completely enthralled and when I started reading it stayed up half the night as I couldn't put it down!! Well done
AGAIN 👍
Just when I think you might run out of ideas back comes another with a brilliant plot!!, I was completely enthralled and when I started reading it stayed up half the night as I couldn't put it down!! Well done
AGAIN 👍
March 15, 2020
Possibly the best one yet!
It’s a wonderful adventure story underpinned by love of family, loyalty to friends and honour. Absolutely loved this instalment especially the greater appearance of the Pullus family’s many colourful characters. Well done Ron 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It’s a wonderful adventure story underpinned by love of family, loyalty to friends and honour. Absolutely loved this instalment especially the greater appearance of the Pullus family’s many colourful characters. Well done Ron 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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August 2, 2020This book was good, but not as good as the ones before it.
A little disappointing .
A little disappointing .
December 23, 2020
Great Book
This series never ceases to surprise me. The time spent with the British tribe was insightful and showed another side to the ancient world. Well done.
This series never ceases to surprise me. The time spent with the British tribe was insightful and showed another side to the ancient world. Well done.
November 24, 2023
Superb read
Enjoy this so much great read as usual
Recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction novels
On to the next episode
Enjoy this so much great read as usual
Recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical fiction novels
On to the next episode
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