{"product_id":"the-black-stone-9781444779110","title":"The Black Stone","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAD 273. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Obsessed by the solar religions of the east, the emperor Aurelian sets out to obtain every sacred object within his realm. But one - a mysterious rock said to channel the power of the sun god - lies beyond his reach. Warrior-priest Ilaha has captured the legendary stone and is using it to raise an army against Rome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Imperial agent Cassius Corbulo and ex-gladiator bodyguard Indavara, stopping him constitutes their greatest challenge yet. Assisted by a squad of undercover soldiers and a Saracen chieftain, they trek south across the deserts of Arabia, encountering sandstorms, murderous money-lenders and a ruthless German mercenary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  And when they finally reach Ilaha''s mountain fortress, they face thousands of warriors who will give their lives to protect him ... and the black stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for AGENT OF ROME: THE IMPERIAL BANNER:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The Imperial Banner is Roman adventure at its best... brutal action leavened by a cynical brand of military humour, history, mystery, romance and an almost tangible sense of cohesion and camaraderie amongst Cassius and his cohorts. It's a formula that works well in so Brown's capable hands... Cassius's next assignment can't come too soon!'\u003c\/p\u003e * \u003ci\u003eLancashire Evening Post\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'If you love Scarrow, adore Iggulden and of course admire Scott, then make sure you add Brown to your list. Great stuff.' * Falcata Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for AGENT OF ROME: THE SIEGE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A masterful debut from a new author completely at home in this era'\u003c\/p\u003e * Manda Scott *\u003cbr\u003e'Once the action kicks off you won't be able to put it down.' * Anthony Riches, author of the \u003ci\u003eEmpire\u003c\/i\u003e series *\u003cbr\u003e'Perfect pace, vivid combat sequences and superb characterisation' * \u003ci\u003eLancashire Evening Post\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Brown promises to be one of the most exciting sword-wielding writers in an ever-popular arena.' * \u003ci\u003eThe Oxford Times\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'A thrilling and fascinating coming-of-age adventure' * Book Gazette *\u003cbr\u003e'Nick Brown has the craft of storytelling at his fingertips ... The Siege is a fast-paced and satisfying read' * Russell Whitfield, author of \u003ci\u003eGladiatrix\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003e'Brown has given this Roman military\/adventure story a great twist in having Cassius hail from the secret service ranks ...\u003ci\u003eThe Siege\u003c\/i\u003e is also a character study and offers a rare glimpse into 3rd century Rome and her occupation of Syria.' * Historical Novels Review *","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739250569559,"sku":"9781444779110","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781444779110.jpg?v=1720051642","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-black-stone-9781444779110","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}