Day of the Caesars (Eagles of the Empire 16)

Name: Day of the Caesars (Eagles of the Empire 16)
Brand: Hachette UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Simon Scarrow
ISBN: 9781472242617

Author: Simon Scarrow

Series: Eagles of the Empire #102

Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Unabridged: 12 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Headline

Published: 11/16/2017

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Military Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Military

Synopsis

AD 55. Claudius is dead. Rome is in turmoil. And two brave heroes of the Roman army face the challenge of their lives.

Simon Scarrow's DAY OF THE CAESARS is not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. 'A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy' The Times

The Emperor Claudius is dead. Nero rules. His half-brother Britannicus has also laid claim to the throne. A bloody power struggle is underway.

All Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro want is a simple army life, fighting with their brave and loyal men. But Cato has caught the eye of rival factions determined to get him on their side. To survive, Cato must play a cunning game, and enlist the help of the one man in the Empire he can trust: Macro.

As the rebel force grows, legionaries and Praetorian Guards are moved like chess pieces by powerful and shadowy figures. A political game has created the ultimate military challenge. Can civil war be averted? The future of the empire is in Cato's hands...

IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!

(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Ltd.

About Simon Scarrow

Simon Scarrow is the acclaimed author of multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, including Revenge of Rome and The Gladiator. He is also the author of many other acclaimed novels including the Sunday Times bestseller A Death in Berlin, and a quartet of bestselling novels about Wellington and Napoleon. With T. J. Andrews he has co-written Warrior, focusing on the rebel chief Caratacus, and Arena, following the career of a gladiator hero, and more.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Phillip on July 01, 2024

Cato and Macro have gotten themselves involved with Imperial Roman politics and a conspiracy to bring back the Republic ruled by aristocrats not Caesars. The conspirators use less than honorable means in their attempt to seize power and it all centers on Cato. Cato has made a sacred oath to protect......more

Goodreads review by Mike on April 21, 2023

Third book of Madeira holiday completed. Always good to find a Cato and Macro story. This one takes up after the death of Claudius. Involving Emperor Nero and his step brother Britannicus. Cato and Macro are pulled into supporting Nero. Cato’s son is kidnapped for leverage. Cato finds out more about......more

Goodreads review by Simon on August 02, 2018

The series has degenerated a bit too much into intrigue for my liking, Cato and Macro were much more entertaining when they were soldiering.......more

Goodreads review by Robin on November 10, 2017

Review Macro and Cato return again, 16 books in and the boys have grown, matured and changed. The new relationship with Cato as superior is well embedded and Macro is starting to take on the mantle of the soldier coming to end of his career, jaded (well as much as Macro ever could be), and sick of th......more

Goodreads review by Clemens on December 29, 2018

This thrilling Roman historical adventure is the 16th instalment of the wonderful "Eagles of the Empire" series, featuring our two astounding lead characters Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro. At the beginning of the book you'll find four well-drawn maps of Italia, of the Sinus Cumanus in AD 54, of Ro......more

Quotes

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

Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best Independent

Gripping and moving The Times

[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

Rollicking good fun Mail on Sunday

A new book in Simon Scarrow's long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy The Times