The Emperor's Silver
- 416bladzijden
- 15 uur lezen
Cassius Cobulo, agent of Imperial Rome, returns in his most incredible adventure yet.
Nick Brownlee Boeken
Deze auteur duikt in historische fictie, waarbij hij nauwgezet onderzoek doet en lezers onderdompelt in de complexiteit van de oude wereld. Gedreven door een passie om het verleden tot leven te brengen, bevatten zijn verhalen vaak onconventionele protagonisten die zich begeven in complexe historische omgevingen, veelal doordrenkt met elementen van spionage en mysterie. Het schrijven kenmerkt zich door een gedetailleerde en sfeervolle aanpak, die levendige beelden en een boeiend plaatsgevoel creëert dat de lezer naar vervlogen tijdperken transporteert.
The Earthly Gods
- 352bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
The stunning sixth novel in Nick Brown's acclaimed Agent of Rome series, featuring Cassius' most astonishing race against time yet.
A source of fabulous power in the heart of an enemy's kingdom.
The Roman Emperor Aurelian has defeated Queen Zenobia and crushed the Palmyran revolt, but now dark forces threaten a fragile peace, in the sequel to The Siege Faridun's Banner, hallowed battle standard of the Persian Empire, has fallen into Roman hands and is to be returned to the Persians as part of a crucial peace treaty. But on the eve of the signing the banner is stolen. Recalled to Syria, imperial agent Cassius Corbulo is charged with recovering the flag. Accompanied by his faithful servant Simo and ex-gladiator bodyguard Indavara, Cassius must journey across the dangerous Syrian desert to the equally perilous streets of Antioch. He and his companions face ruthless brigands, mysterious cults, merciless assassins, and intrigue at every turn. The hunt is on.
Treason waits at the furthest reaches of Empire.
Vive le Tour!
- 270bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
Vive le Tour! is the ultimate guide to the competition's heroes, cheats, controversy, extreme terrain, triumphs and tragedy - on and off the trail.
Burn
- 208bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
Just when Inspector Daniel Jouma believes calm has returned to Mombasa, all hell has broken loose. Bodies are piling up in the morgue, Jouma's new boss wants answers - and the mayor wants him out.Meanwhile, bulldozers are hurtling towards Jake Moore's stomping ground. Ever the hero, the maverick cop turned fishing-boat skipper faces up to the might of Kenya's most ruthless - and dangerous - developer.Then a chilling secret, long thought to be buried in the ashes of a deadly inferno, brings the crime-busting duo together once again. And Jake and Jouma are about to discover that, when you play with fire, someone always gets burned . . .
The third book by acclaimed UK crime author, Nick Brownlee, featuring the crime-busting duo Jake and Jouma
Highlighting all the weird and wacky facts that make the UK one of the number one tourist destinations, this guide is filled with off the wall facts, quotes, inane trivia and essential information on etiquette and slang featuring the latest attractions to visit, hidden gems to unearth and places to avoid. It is an ideal way for the tourist to understand the minutiae of the UK.
