{"product_id":"boudica-and-the-lost-roman-paperback","title":"Boudica and the Lost Roman - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Ripley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA propulsive, enthralling historical thriller by Mike Ripley, the acclaimed author of the new novels in Margery Allingham's beloved Albert Campion series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Britain, the far western edge of Roman Empire, one Celtic tribe rebels against their ruthless oppressors. They are led by Boudica, their widowed queen, on a rampage of violence across the country. Reluctantly at her side is Olussa, a Roman spy struggling with torn loyalties and desperate to survive. But despite Boudica's initial success, he knows she and her tribe are doomed. Emperor Nero and the mighty Roman legions will drench Britain in blood to avoid being defeated by a woman. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Mike Ripley\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Ripley brings it all to life - and, alas, to death - with his customary plotting skill and the quality of his writing.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eColin Dexter, author of the \u003ci\u003eInspector Morse\u003c\/i\u003e series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A sanguinary, rousing, rule-breaking historical novel.\"\u003ci\u003e The Literary Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Brutal, foul-mouthed, extraordinarily witty and leaves you thinking that this was exactly what Boudica's rebellion was like.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eBernard Cornwell, author of the \u003ci\u003eSharpe \u003c\/i\u003eseries \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Ripley's novels are as witty as they are deftly plotted...boisterous and inventive.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ePhillip Kerr, author of the \u003ci\u003eBernie Gunther\u003c\/i\u003e series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Brilliantly brings to life, with acerbic wit, the glory and corruption of Roman Britain.\"\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ePaul Doherty, winner of the Historical Mystery Appreciation Society's Lifetime Achievement Award \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Clever, witty, and packed with intriguing characters, period ambiance, and unexpected twists.\" \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748624695584,"sku":"9781954841864","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3b090a89b95c02b83d0cd73150d05e18.webp?v=1779912758","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/boudica-and-the-lost-roman-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}