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Caesar's Soldier: The Mark Antony Roman Adventure

The Mark Antony Series - Book 1

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Caesar's Soldier: The Mark Antony Roman Adventure

By: Alex Gough
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
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Who was the man that would become Caesar's lieutenant, Brutus' rival, Cleopatra's lover, and Octavian's enemy?

When his stepfather is executed for his involvement in the Catilinarian conspiracy, Mark Antony and his family are disgraced. His adolescence is marked by scandal and mischief, his love affairs are fleeting, and yet, his ambition is vast.

Antony's path to prosperity leads him to an education in Athens, a campaign for a seat in the Senate, and a position of military command. Undeterred by his baptism of fire on the battlefields of Judaea and Egypt, he climbs the ranks to become the right-hand man of Rome’s most famous general, Julius Caesar.

The first of an epic new four-book series, Caesar’s Soldier brings to life the world of one of history’s greatest warriors and romantics, as he becomes an integral part of the Roman Republic in its moment of glory and crisis. Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.

Alex Gough is an author of Roman historical adventures. The Carbo Chronicles, including Watchmen of Rome and Bandits of Rome, was written as a result of a lifelong obsession with ancient Rome, and the culmination of a lot of research into the underclasses of the time.

©2023 Alex Gough (P)2024 Saga Egmont Action & Adventure Ancient Historical Fiction Solider Military Rome

Critic reviews

A bold and exciting recreation of the Roman world
-- Harry Sidebottom, author of the Warrior of Rome series

A compelling and admirably detailed opening act to what promises to be a truly epic saga.
-- Ian Ross, author of the Twilight of Empire series

Roman fiction has a new master in Alex Gough.
-- S. J. A. Turney, author of the Marius' Mules series

Caesar’s Soldier puts flesh on the historical bones of Marcus Antonius... The first in a series, Caesar’s Soldier leaves us eagerly awaiting the next volume
-- Amanda Cockrell, author of The Borderlands Books

A tour de force from a master of Roman fiction
-- Gordon Doherty, author of the Rise of Emperors series
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A great insight into the early years and fascinating to read. Looking forward to the next one.

Mark Anthony Early Years

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I found the narrator excellent and the pace of the story just right. The story is fascinating.

The forgotten heroism of a great historical figure.

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So well known an historical figure but infrequently covered in historical fiction, this is an interesting story taking the reader from the childhood of Marcus Antonius growing up in Rome to his part in the Gallic wars as an officer with Julius Caesar. An easy read but one which, for this reader, failed to really capture the man himself. This could in part be because of the slow delivery of the otherwise excellent narrator, Andrew Wincott.
Nevertheless, this is a book well worth reading for those with a fondness for tales from ancient Rome and, first in a series on Mark Anthony, promises to provide more interest into the future

"The youthful Mark Anthony."

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I love all of Alex Gough's books. He is a brilliant writer and he researches his books extensively. I am completely hooked on this series about the life of Marc Antony and I am so glad Alex has made this into a multiple series so he can delve deeper into his life.

Brilliant and engaging book!

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