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Agricola: Invader
Agricola: Invader: a must-read new series full of action and adventure set in the thrilling world of the Roman Empire | Simon Turney
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PREORDER SIMON TURNEY'S THRILLING NEW ROMAN EMPIRE NOVEL, AGRICOLA: WARRIOR, NOW! The story of Agricola, one of Ancient Rome's most epic figures. A thrilling new historical adventure series by Simon Turney, critically acclaimed author of Legion XXII and Sons of Rome. 58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage son of an impoverished yet distinguished noble family, has staked all his resources and reputation on a military career. His reward? A posting as tribune in the far-off northern province of Britannia. Serving under renowned general Suetonius Paulinus, Agricola soon learns the brutality of life on the very edges of the empire, for the Celtic tribes of Britannia are far from vanquished. To take control of the province, the Romans must defeat the ancient might of the druids - and the fury of the Iceni, warriors in their thousands led by a redoubtable queen named Boudicca... Reviews for Simon Turney 'If you want gritty and utterly authentic edge of the seat Roman action, you should be reading Simon Turney.' Anthony Riches 'A vivid, historically authentic Roman military thriller.' Alex Gough 'Brings a whole new dimension to the genre.' Historical Novel Society 'Brimming with tension, mystery and adventure!' Gordon Doherty 'First-rate Roman fiction.' Matthew Harffy
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Rome 58 AD, & young Gnaeus Julius Agricola's widowed mother arranges for a banquet where she can call on all outstanding favours to obtain her son a commission in the Roman army. Things look bleak but he is finally offered the posting of senior tribune in far-off Britannia, serving under Suetonius Paulinus. (Continued)

OutsmartYourShelf Agricola needs information about Britannia & buys a slave-guide, a native Briton named Luci, who is taciturn & stubborn, & Agricola is not sure who is more dangerous - the enemy he faces on the battlefield or the one in his household.

Loosely based on the life of the real Agricola - Roman soldier, & later consul & governor. I read this one as I have an ARC of the second book & wanted to get the background of the character.
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OutsmartYourShelf He's fairly likeable in most respects but a bit of an unlikely prodigy who, without much experience compared to those around him, has sharp instincts & insights on how to proceed. I'm more interested in the machinations back in Rome than the cut-&-thrust of battle, but it was an interesting read. Book 2 looks more promising in that respect. 3.5🌟

TWs: (graphic) violence, torture, death (moderate) death of a child (minor) animal death.
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