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Warrior of Rome VI: The Amber Road

A journey through treachery in a divided empire

Harry Sidebottom author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:14th Aug '14

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In this thrilling sixth installment, Ballista faces treachery and conflict as he returns to his homeland, navigating a divided empire and a masked warlord's threat.

In Warrior of Rome VI: The Amber Road, Ballista embarks on a perilous mission filled with secrecy and uncertainty. His journey takes him to Hyperborea, the land of his birth, where he must confront not only the challenges of his past but also the looming threat of war. The Roman Empire is divided, and with a masked warlord attacking and igniting conflict among the Angles, Ballista's return is met with mixed feelings. As he navigates through treachery and danger, he must determine who can be trusted and who poses the greatest threat.

Set against the backdrop of AD 264, this sixth installment in Harry Sidebottom's gripping series reveals a world on the brink of chaos. With the western provinces under the control of the pretender Postumus and the eastern armies rallying under Emperor Gallienus, the stakes are higher than ever. Ballista's mission is not just about reclaiming his home; it’s about survival and loyalty in a time when allegiances shift like sand.

Dr. Harry Sidebottom, an expert in ancient warfare, brings this tumultuous period to life with vivid detail and intense action. Fans of historical fiction will appreciate his ability to weave scholarly insights with compelling storytelling, making Warrior of Rome VI: The Amber Road a thrilling read that immerses the audience in the ancient world’s complexities and conflicts.

Blazes with searing scholarship * The Times *
Sidebottom has the touch of an exceptionally gifted storyteller, drawing on prodigious learning -- Tim Severin, author of the 'Vikings' trilogy
Gruesome, Gladiator-style battle scenes and well-researched detail * Shortlist *

ISBN: 9780141046181

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm

Weight: 319g

464 pages