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'Het is geregeld. De jongen valt onder jouw verantwoordelijkheid. Jij moet hem leren vechten. Hij moet kunnen omgaan met een dolk, een werpmes, stokken en zijn blote handen kunnen gebruiken. Ooit zal de jonge Marcus misschien als gladiator de arena betreden. Maar hij moet zich ook op straat kunnen verdedigen.' Nu Marcus lid is van Julius Caesars 'hofhouding', vervolgt hij zijn training in Rome. De straten van Rome worden onveilig gemaakt door rivaliserende straatbendes. Er is sprake van een complot om Julius Caesar te vermoorden. Caesar vraagt Marcus undercover te gaan en daarmee brengt hij Marcus in vreselijk gevaar. Als ontdekt wordt wie Marcus werkelijk is, dan staat niet alleen het leven van Julius Caesar op het spel...

In het vierde deel van de Gladiator-serie arriveert Marcus samen met zijn vrienden in Griekenland, vastbesloten om zijn moeder te vinden. Marcus is uitzinnig van vreugde als hij ontdekt waar ze vastgehouden wordt. Maar voordat hij haar in zijn armen kan sluiten, moet hij nog heel wat gevaarlijke situaties trotseren. Het wordt hem letterlijk en figuurlijk heet onder de voeten. Zal hij zijn grote geheim verborgen weten te houden?

AD 60. Macro and Cato - the bravest and the best of the Roman Empire's military forces - face the fierce tribes of Britannia and a dangerous new enemy: Boudica. The epic 21st adventure in Simon Scarrow's megaselling Eagles of the Empire series.

Roman Britain, AD 52. The western tribes, inspired by the Druids' hatred of the Romans, prepare to make a stand. But can they match the discipline and courage of the legionaries? Wounded during a skirmish, Centurion Macro remains behind in charge of the fort as Prefect Cato leads an invasion deep into the hills. Cato's mission: to cement Rome's triumph over the natives by crushing the Druid stronghold. But with winter drawing in, the terrain is barely passable through icy rain and snowstorms. When Macro's patrols report that the natives in the vicinity of the garrison are thinning out, a terrible suspicion takes shape in the battle-scarred soldier's mind. Has the acting Governor, Legate Quintatus, underestimated the enemy, his military judgement undermined by ambition? If there is a sophisticated and deadly plan afoot, it's Cato and his men who will pay the price.Includes maps and charts.

IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME! CENTURION, a no. 1 bestseller, is the unputdownable eighth novel in Simon Scarrow's Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. 'A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy' The Times AD 46. Roman army officers Cato and Macro have survived many dangerous missions together. They look out for one another. They're faithful to their Emperor. And from their men they demand bravery and ruthless efficiency. With the news that Rome's old enemy, Parthia, is poised to unleash its might against the border kingdom of Palmyra, Cato and Macro must embark on a desperate quest to protect the Empire. Outnumbered and deep in treacherous territory, they will have to endure a pitched battle that will test their courage and loyalty as never before...

THE LEGION is the action-packed tenth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Egypt, AD 49. Cato, one of the youngest Prefects of the Roman army, and Centurion Macro have a tough posting: to track down and destroy a gang of former gladiators who have turned to piracy. Driven by vengeance, these hardened brutes have been defiling temples, sinking Roman ships, and slaughtering men, women and children. What's worse is that they are doing it all under the name of Macro and Cato, in an attempt to stir up a rebellion against the occupying forces. And it's working. If Macro and Cato don't stop the pirates in time, it could be the beginning of the end for the Roman Empire...

The Sunday Times bestselling author of THE BLOOD CROWS, THE GLADIATOR and CENTURION returns with another unputdownable, thrilling and action-packed Macro and Cato adventure.

IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME! BROTHERS IN BLOOD is the unputdownable thirteenth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's compelling novels: 'Gripping and moving' The Times The Roman Empire's conquest of Britannia is under threat from within. A messenger on the streets of Rome has been intercepted and tortured, revealing a plot to sabotage the Roman army's campaign against Caratacus, commander of Britannia's native tribes. A treacherous agent's mission is to open a second front of attack against them and eliminate the two Roman soldiers who could stand in the way. Unwarned, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are with the Roman army pursuing Caratacus and his men through the mountains of Britannia. Defeating Caratacus seems within their grasp. But the plot against the two heroes threatens not only their military goals but also their lives. Includes 2 maps and Roman army organisation chart.