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Warrior #4
Brothers of the Sword
BROTHERS OF THE SWORD is the fourth ebook novella in the WARRIOR series, telling the dramatic story of Caratacus - barbarian enemy of Rome
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AD 26, Britannia. After leading his men to victory in his first true battle against a neighbouring tribe, Prince Caratacus has come of age. Now, as fears grow of a Roman invasion, he proposes a daring to undermine the enemy through a series of ruthless surprise raids.
Caratacus is prepared for a gruelling campaign, in the midst of a harsh winter. But those close to him are troubled by his plan to break the honoured traditional rules of tribal not only is their honour at stake, but they also fear incurring the wrath of the Druids. As Caratacus and his brothers battle their way forward in dangerous terrain, he faces a threat from within . . .
Warrior : the new series set in Britannia - the wildest reach of the Roman Empire . . . From the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata .
Don't miss DEATH TO THE EMPEROR - the thrilling new Eagles of the Empire adventure featuring Macro and Cato! On sale now.
AD 26, Britannia. After leading his men to victory in his first true battle against a neighbouring tribe, Prince Caratacus has come of age. Now, as fears grow of a Roman invasion, he proposes a daring to undermine the enemy through a series of ruthless surprise raids.
Caratacus is prepared for a gruelling campaign, in the midst of a harsh winter. But those close to him are troubled by his plan to break the honoured traditional rules of tribal not only is their honour at stake, but they also fear incurring the wrath of the Druids. As Caratacus and his brothers battle their way forward in dangerous terrain, he faces a threat from within . . .
Warrior : the new series set in Britannia - the wildest reach of the Roman Empire . . . From the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata .
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Published January 19, 2023
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About the author
Simon Scarrow
172 books2,162 followersSimon Scarrow is a UK-based author, born in Nigeria, and now living in Norfolk. He completed a master's degree at the University of East Anglia, and, after working at the Inland Revenue, went into teaching as a lecturer at City College, Norwich.
He is best known for his "Eagle" series. This is Roman empire military fiction, starting with the second invasion of Britain, and continuing with subsequent adventures in every corner of the empire. The stories are told through the eyes of two centurions, Macro and Cato. To date there are eighteen books in the series.
Scarrow has also written a series of four novels on the Napoleonic wars, focusing on the lives of Wellington and Napoleon.
He is best known for his "Eagle" series. This is Roman empire military fiction, starting with the second invasion of Britain, and continuing with subsequent adventures in every corner of the empire. The stories are told through the eyes of two centurions, Macro and Cato. To date there are eighteen books in the series.
Scarrow has also written a series of four novels on the Napoleonic wars, focusing on the lives of Wellington and Napoleon.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
January 22, 2023
Nulla da dire, non vedo l’ora di leggere il prossimo capitolo del libro. Non è un caso che questo autore sia il mio preferito, ogni suo scritto è una garanzia e le collaborazioni con TJ Andrews sono diventate sinonimo di storie brillanti e ben costruite.
June 3, 2023
Entry number 4 (of 5) in Simon Scarrow & Tj Andrews's 'Warrior' series of novellas, in which the Catuvellaunian tribe go to war against the Atrabates, with Caratacus here first experimenting with the guerilla tactics he would later use against the Roman invaders.
As with the previous three entries, this is presented as the elderly Caratacus, whilst in exile in Rome, recounting his experiences to a Roman historian, with the sub-plot that this may be bringing that historian unwelcome attention from Nero's officials.
As also before - and as required by the fact that this is a novella - it's also a rather short read, complete with it's own 'intro' and 'outro'
As with the previous three entries, this is presented as the elderly Caratacus, whilst in exile in Rome, recounting his experiences to a Roman historian, with the sub-plot that this may be bringing that historian unwelcome attention from Nero's officials.
As also before - and as required by the fact that this is a novella - it's also a rather short read, complete with it's own 'intro' and 'outro'
February 23, 2023
Interesting wrinkle in story telling.
These books are less than 100 pages, they are disappointing in that respect. However with that said, they are interesting with a splash of humor.
These books are less than 100 pages, they are disappointing in that respect. However with that said, they are interesting with a splash of humor.
May 8, 2024
A well told tale, connecting excitingly told battles with a balance of sympathetic talk between friends
Another tale by Simon Scarrow balancing Roman history with fictional characters in a story that holds you through all five of the “ Warrior” books.
Another tale by Simon Scarrow balancing Roman history with fictional characters in a story that holds you through all five of the “ Warrior” books.
August 30, 2025
A great series of books. Would suggest buying all five at the same time as each book is very short only seven chapters in each, makes it a nuisance to keep buying a new book before you can continue the story.
Price works out exactly the same.
Price works out exactly the same.
January 26, 2023
To short
Did not realise how short this book was you just get into the story and then it's finished very sad
Did not realise how short this book was you just get into the story and then it's finished very sad
October 13, 2023
Good reading
Very good books the Caratacus series. Well done. keeps you wanting to read the next book in the series simon
Very good books the Caratacus series. Well done. keeps you wanting to read the next book in the series simon
July 25, 2025
Scarrow
Sparrow makes a story seem authentic and holds our interest to the end
I like the the history and he convinced the reader that you reading the reality of the moment
Sparrow makes a story seem authentic and holds our interest to the end
I like the the history and he convinced the reader that you reading the reality of the moment
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews