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Leopard Sword: Empire IV

Empire, Book 4

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Leopard Sword: Empire IV

By: Anthony Riches
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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Summary

 Britannia has been subdued - and an epic new chapter in Marcus Valerius Aquila's life is about to begin.

'Another superb read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
'A worthy addition to an iconic series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
'Fourth in number, first in preference!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
'Completely enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review
'I just can't put this wonderful series down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review

The murderous Roman agents who nearly captured Marcus have been defeated. But in order to protect his saviours from the wrath of the emperor, Marcus must leave the province which has been giving him shelter, leading his men of the second Tungrian auxiliary sohort from Hadrian's Wall to the Tungrians' original home in Germania Inferior.

There he finds a very different world from the turbulent British frontier - but one with its own dangers. Tungrorum, a city brought low by the ravages of the eastern plague that has swept through the empire, is now threatened by an outbreak of violent robbery.

A bandit chieftain called Obduro, his identity always hidden behind an iron cavalry helmet, is robbing and killing with impunity.

His sword - sharper, stronger and more deadly than any known to the Roman army - is the lethal symbol of his unstoppable power. And now he has moved beyond mere theft and threatens to destabilize the whole northern frontier of the empire . . .©2012 Anthony Riches Action & Adventure Ancient Espionage Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense
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This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.
A damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed.
Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field . . . . real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination.
'Muscular in prose and approach, the novel is riveting and direct.'
'This is a fast-paced, action-packed read. Anthony Riches brings alive the harsh reality of the Roman world - the period, people, and culture - in a frenetic and exciting novel which is well researched and tinged with humour. The battle scenes are vivid and expertly told . . . Difficult to put down, this is a welcome addition to the genre . . . Recommended'
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A really fun read. A good story. Which trips along nicely. A little too much strong language and battle details for a younger audience. Played it in the car on a long trip and my grown up boys enjoyed it immensely.

A grown up book

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with the cohort moving to begin a new mission ,our men collide with old foes and an old flame. brilliantly told with a touch of romance, and graphic battles, another great story in the series.

marching on

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These books keep getting better and better, the only concern I have is how quickly I'm going through them...

Leopard Sword

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I have read a lot of roman fiction and this series is one I return to again and again. well written. great characters and a very interesting use of soldiers vernacular. Entertainment of the highlights order.

great fun, good story! another triumph by Anthony

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Another in the series which has become addictive for me, well read and good mix of characters.

Great story

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