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The Parthian Chronicles #16
Conqueror
Protect your family, defend the empire, honour the gods.
This is the code you have lived by all your life, Pacorus. Everything you have undertaken has been with those three objectives uppermost in your mind. And now your life’s work is nearly complete. Your family prospers, the empire is safe, and the gods are the indifferent, callous, bloodthirsty deities they have been since the dawn of time.
And yet, they can also be generous, even kind. After a wearisome battle to defend your kingdom, they present you with the opportunity to experience one last great adventure, an offer that is almost beyond comprehension. Grasp it with both hands, Pacorus, and ride to war again, this time against the most dangerous enemy the Parthian Empire has ever faced. But you will not be alone, and the ensuing perils and calamities will seem insignificant when compared to the great miracle the gods have gifted you.
‘Conqueror’ is the sixteenth volume in the Parthian Chronicles series and follows on from ‘Dura’. Maps of the Parthian Empire and Judea in the 1st century BC can be found on the maps page of my website.
This is the code you have lived by all your life, Pacorus. Everything you have undertaken has been with those three objectives uppermost in your mind. And now your life’s work is nearly complete. Your family prospers, the empire is safe, and the gods are the indifferent, callous, bloodthirsty deities they have been since the dawn of time.
And yet, they can also be generous, even kind. After a wearisome battle to defend your kingdom, they present you with the opportunity to experience one last great adventure, an offer that is almost beyond comprehension. Grasp it with both hands, Pacorus, and ride to war again, this time against the most dangerous enemy the Parthian Empire has ever faced. But you will not be alone, and the ensuing perils and calamities will seem insignificant when compared to the great miracle the gods have gifted you.
‘Conqueror’ is the sixteenth volume in the Parthian Chronicles series and follows on from ‘Dura’. Maps of the Parthian Empire and Judea in the 1st century BC can be found on the maps page of my website.
413 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 17, 2022
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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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April 15, 2023
I have followed this series for around three years. Peter Darman never disappoints. His characters are believable and interesting,even the minor ones. He take the time to provide plenty of context and motivation, even for entire armies of antagonists!
This latest novel addresses some very interesting Alternative History grounded on the Parthian Empires progress during Pacorus, lifetime(s). A neat literary device.
As many Historical Novels focus on well trodden ground,"Julius Ceaser the unbeatable genius etc" Darmans approach to the "What Ifs" is refreshing to say the least!
Well done Peter Darman!
This latest novel addresses some very interesting Alternative History grounded on the Parthian Empires progress during Pacorus, lifetime(s). A neat literary device.
As many Historical Novels focus on well trodden ground,"Julius Ceaser the unbeatable genius etc" Darmans approach to the "What Ifs" is refreshing to say the least!
Well done Peter Darman!
January 5, 2023
Worst book ever I have read all of his books and alway rated them highly. Always interesting and well done. I felt he needed some cash and that is why he wrote it. Could not get through it could not understand why he wrote it.A complete waste of time
October 4, 2022
Another great read
Book 16, in the series and another good read, the action is relentless, I have enjoyed everyone of this series. Love the character Pocorus.
Book 16, in the series and another good read, the action is relentless, I have enjoyed everyone of this series. Love the character Pocorus.
October 5, 2022
Bit of a let down
Not as good as the other books in the series felt very let down all the other books were a 5plus in my view this one was only a 3
Not as good as the other books in the series felt very let down all the other books were a 5plus in my view this one was only a 3
October 7, 2022
Conqueror
The book lacked the flow of previous books, and it was a struggle to get immersed in the story. Not one of the best.
The book lacked the flow of previous books, and it was a struggle to get immersed in the story. Not one of the best.
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