UNDER THE EAGLE: Eagles of the Empire Book 1

Book one in this popular series is set in AD42 in Germany. Tough, brutal and unforgiving, that's how new recruit Cato is finding life in the Roman Second Legion. He may have contacts in high places, but he could really do with a friend amongst his fellow soldiers. Cato has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men, but he quickly earns the respect of his Centurion Macro, a battle-hardened veteran as rough and ready as Cato is quick-witted and well educated. They are poles apart, but soon realise they have a lot to learn from each other. On a campaign to Britannia, a land of utter barbarity, an enduring friendship begins, but as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor, they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive. Includes map and author note. 434pp, paperback.