Wounds of Honour
Empire I
(Author) Anthony Riches'A master of the genre' The Times Marcus Valerius Aquila has scarcely landed in Britannia when he has to run for his life - condemned to dishonorable death by power-crazed emperor Commodus. The plan is to take a new name, serve in an obscure regiment on Hadrian's Wall and lie low until he can hope for justice. Then a rebel army sweeps down from the wastes north of the Wall, and Marcus has to prove he's hard enough to lead a century in the front line of a brutal, violent war.
Anthony Riches
Anthony Riches is a British author known for his historical fiction novels set in ancient Rome. His most notable works include the Empire series, which follows the adventures of centurion Marcus Valerius Aquila. Riches is praised for his detailed research, vivid battle scenes, and realistic portrayal of Roman military life. His contributions to the genre of historical fiction have been widely acclaimed, with many readers and critics praising his ability to bring the ancient world to life. His most famous work is likely "Wounds of Honour," the first book in the Empire series, which has garnered a loyal following of fans.
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