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Death to the Emperor: The thrilling new Eagles of the Empire novel - Macro and Cato return! Kindle Edition

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AD 60. Britannia. The Boudica Revolt begins . . .

Macro and Cato - heroes of the Roman Empire - face a ruthless enemy set on revenge

The Roman Empire's hold on the province of Britannia is fragile. The tribes implacably opposed to Rome have grown cunning in their attacks on the legions. Even amongst those who have sworn loyalty, dissent simmers. In distant Rome, Nero is blind to the danger.

As hostilities create mayhem in the west, Governor Gaius Suetonius Paulinus gathers a vast army, with Prefect Cato in command. A hero of countless battles, Cato wants his loyal comrade Centurion Macro by his side. But the Governor leaves Macro behind, in charge of the veteran reserves in Camulodunum. Suetonius dismisses concerns that the poorly fortified colony will be vulnerable to attack when only a skeleton force remains.

With the military distracted, slow-burning anger amongst the tribespeople bursts into flames. The king of the Iceni is dead and a proud kingdom is set for plundering and annexation. But the widow is Queen Boudica, a woman with a warrior's heart. If Boudica calls for death to the emperor, a bloodbath will follow.

Macro and Cato each face deadly battles against enemies who would rather die than succumb to Roman rule. The future of Britannia hangs in the balance.

'Scarrow . . . has the gift of combining wide knowledge of the period with a page-turning narrative' Sunday Times

SIMON SCARROW: 5 MILLION BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE!

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Scarrow . . . has the gift of combining wide knowledge of the period with a page-turning narrative―Sunday Times

Scarrow . . . has the gift of combining wide knowledge of the period with a page-turning narrative―Sunday Times

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

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

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'A rip-roaring read'―Mail on Sunday

'A rip-roaring read'―Mail on Sunday

About the Author

Simon Scarrow pursued his great love of history as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. His Roman soldier heroes Cato and Macro first appeared in 2000 in Under The Eagle, and have subsequently fought their way through over twenty novels, including Rebellion, Death to the Emperor and Centurion.

Simon is also the author of the Criminal Inspector Schenke thrillers, Dead of Night and Blackout, set in Berlin during the Second World War, as well as: the Wellington and Napoleon quartet, chronicling the lives of the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte; Sword & Scimitar, the epic tale of the 1565 Siege of Malta; and Hearts Of Stone, set in Greece during the Second World War. He is the co-author with T. J. Andrews of Roman era bestsellers Pirata, Invader and Arena, and the co-author with Lee Francis of the contemporary thriller Playing With Death.

Find out more at: www.simonscarrow.co.uk and on Facebook: /OfficialSimonScarrow and X: @SimonScarrow

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Simon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. After a childhood spent travelling the world, he pursued his great love of history as a teacher, before becoming a full-time writer. His Roman soldier heroes Cato and Macro made their debut in 2000 in UNDER THE EAGLE, and have subsequently appeared in many bestsellers in the Eagles of the Empire series, including CENTURION, INVICTUS and DAY OF THE CAESARS.

Simon Scarrow is also the author of a quartet of novels about the lives of the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte, YOUNG BLOODS, THE GENERALS, FIRE AND SWORD and THE FIELDS OF DEATH; a novel about the 1565 Siege of Malta, SWORD & SCIMITAR; HEARTS OF STONE, set in Greece during the Second World War; and PLAYING WITH DEATH, a contemporary thriller written with Lee Francis. He also wrote the novels ARENA and INVADER with T. J. Andrews.

For exciting news, extracts and exclusive content from Simon visit www.simonscarrow.co.uk, follow him on Twitter @SimonScarrow or like his author page on Facebook/OfficialSimonScarrow.

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Dan Perfetti
5.0 out of 5 stars The writing and historical accuracy.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
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I have followed this series from the beginning and have enjoyed Simon Scarrow's authorship. It is The second to last book in The series and is going out with a bang.
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Clyde
5.0 out of 5 stars Rome - Macro & Cato
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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Well written & a great story - one can imagine being present as the story unfolds
Now for the next episode
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David Pendleton
4.0 out of 5 stars Good as always!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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My only advice is to be sure you read the books in order. All authors need to do a better job with numbering their books. Enjoyed! dp
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Colin Macinnes
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Simon Scarrow's best novels
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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Outstandingly crafted and paced, this Cato an
d Macro novel is a crowning achievement for the series. Written with passion and exhilarating action, you are never bored. A highly recommended read.
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Dale B. Woodhouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Britain
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
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Another great adventure with Cato and Macro on the island of Britain but this one finds the two separated. Cato is called upon to lead troops in expedition while Macro must balance the peace amid shady Roman politics.
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Andy Pierucci
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable story during a fascinating time in history
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
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Simon Scarrow has done it again! His latest book in the Macro and Cato series is a great story. The characters are compelling and the story is fast paced with lots of action. I love how Scarrow shows different aspects of life in the Ancient Roman Empire. Each novel pulls back the curtain of time and reveals more about the people and cultures of the ancient world. I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I also hope he continues to write about this time period beyond Macro and Cato. There are lots of stories that can be told in the ancient world.
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Steuart G. Markley
5.0 out of 5 stars Cato and Macro meet the Iceni uprisingscarrow .
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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Scarrow brings to life the turbulent times lead up to Boutica’s uprising. Will Macro die and Cat’s family? A great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A nail biter
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2023
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Simon Scarrow has once again set a historic lesson to us. But what of the mysterious 9th Legion. Not to mention Macro. I guess we will see in the next installment.
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Stevie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2023
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This, the twenty-first book in the series is great. All the books are very well written, not a throw-away in the group. But this one is the best so far, in my opinion. Bringing to life the culture of the times, and humanizing the Roman Legions, indicates Simon Scarrow has don marvelous research on the subject to the point I have every book, and can't wait for XXII.
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Carlos E. F. Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in Brazil on February 9, 2023
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It took some time to Mr Simon to reach back to the level of his best books of this series. But, uau, he did it. Amazing. Already suffering waiting for the next! :-)
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Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars Best and sadest book of the series
Reviewed in Germany on May 1, 2024
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Best book of the entire series so far. Highly recommended.
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Clemens Schoonderwoert
5.0 out of 5 stars A Superb Boudica Revolt Start!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2023
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This eventful Roman historical adventure is the 21st volume of the wonderful "Eagles of the Empire" series, featuring Cato & Macro.

At the beginning of the book you'll find two well-drawn maps of Britannia and Camulodunum (now Colchester) in AD60, as well as a chain of Command, followed by a Cast List, while at the back you'll notice and Author's Note where the historical details are very well explained by the author.

Storytelling is absolutely excellent, all figures, whether real historical or fantastic fictional, come vividly to life in this story of war and death, and especially our main protagonists Cato & Macro are very lifelike, believable and humane in their dealings in life and war with their fellow Romans as well as with the native tribes, while the increasing hostile atmosphere and hatred come very much to the forefront.

This book is set during the years AD 60/61, with Cato at one end and Macro at the other end of Britannia.

The tale starts off with Cato and Macro escorting Queen Boudica of the Iceni towards Londinium to renew her pledge to Rome and its Governor Suetonius, after the death of her husband King Prasutagus of the Iceni, when during that voyage she's robbed of her tribute to Rome by some Roman bandits.

This misfortune to Queen Boudica will set in motion a series of events that will result in the eventual begin of the revolt against the Roman oppressor, with as the main culprit of this oppression the Procurator in Londinium who's called, Decianus, with Macro as a late witness to these cruel atrocities towards Queen Boudica and her daughters, and thus Macro's world of peace at the Colony at Camulodunum will eventually turn into a hellish place of war and death, while Cato is one of the officers in Governor's Suetonius's army to conquer and annihilate the Druid stronghold of Mona.

What is to follow as a whole is a fantastic and action-packed Roman adventure, in which Boudica's revolt with the annihilation of Camulodunum as just the beginning of a much greater rebellion that will probably continue in the next volume towards its inevitable end and the destruction of the druid stronghold Mona will be the main focuses, but during these bloody actions in Camulodunum Macro will lose some very dear family members, from the likes of the mute boy Parvus and the dog Cassius towards fellow soldiers and in particular the spy/assassin Apollonius, and all this due to an act of madness by the Roman procurator, Decianus.

Very much recommended, and although I've read the equally superb "Gaius Valerius Verrens" by Douglas Jackson as Manda Scott's "Boudica Quartet" about the Boudica Revolt, this is a terrific "Boudica" addition to this great series, and that's why I like to call this episode: "A Superb Boudica Revolt Start"!
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5.0 out of 5 stars molto bello
Reviewed in Italy on May 25, 2023
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Un gran bel libro, scritto con maestria, condito da un finale che trasmette tutta l’angoscia e la drammaticità del momento....e riserva non pochi colpi di scena.
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