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Pirata: The dramatic novel of the pirates who hunt the seas of the Roman Empire

Simon Scarrow author T J Andrews author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Headline Publishing Group

Published:26th Dec '19

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The Sunday Times bestseller!

It is AD 25. Pirate ships strike terror in the hearts of those who brave the seas of the Roman Empire.


When young Telemachus joins the crew of the merchant ship Selene, he's delighted to escape the rough streets of Piraeus. He knows little of the dangers of life at sea. And even past hardship has not prepared him for the terror on board when a pirate ship appears . . .

The fight is bloody, but the result is never in doubt. Then the victorious pirate chief, Bulla, offers the beaten men a cruel choice: join us, or die. After surviving a brutal initiation rite, Telemachus impresses his new captain with his resourcefulness and strength, and swiftly rises through the pirate ranks. But dangerous rivals talk of mutiny and murder. While Prefect Canis, notorious commander of the imperial fleet, is relentless in his pursuit of the pirate brotherhood.

Could Telemachus be the man to lead the pirates and challenge Rome?

PIRATA is also available in five ebook novella parts.

What readers are saying about PIRATA

'I strongly recommend you read this' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

'A great gripping read' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

'Fast-paced and exiting throughout' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels of the Roman Empire: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read

[Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended - Historical Novels Review

A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff - Good Book Guide

ISBN: 9781472213723

Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 36mm

Weight: 340g

496 pages