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Book SynopsisARENA is a Sunday Times bestselling novel from Simon Scarrow, author of INVICTUS, CENTURION and THE GLADIATOR, and T.J. Andrews. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s gripping novels: ''Ferocious and compelling'' Daily Express
It is AD 41. The city of Rome is a dangerous place.
Optio Macro of the Second Legion, recently decorated for courage on the battlefield, can''t wait to leave the teeming city behind. He''s dismayed when he''s compelled to stay in Rome to train Marcus Valerius Pavo, a young gladiatorial recruit.
Though fearless Pavo has fought for his life before, he''s a novice in the arenas. But he''s a driven man, with a goal dearer than survival - to avenge his father''s death at the hands of a champion gladiator. Will he live to face his nemesis?
ARENA has previously been published as five separate ebook novellas. This print edition brings the complete series together.
Trade ReviewPraise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition...
It's a great read' -- Bernard Cornwell
Scarrow's [novels]
rank with the best * Independent *
Ferocious and
compelling * Daily Express *
Gripping and moving * The Times *
A satisfyingly
bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...
perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its
historical detail and
fast-paced action. Storming stuff * Good Book Guide *
A Rome full of
HOUSE OF CARDS treachery... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow's high standards - in this
winning chunk of historical fiction * Sunday Sport *
Rollicking good fun * Mail on Sunday *
A
fast-moving and
exceptionally well-paced historical
thriller * BBC History Magazine *
