{"product_id":"empire-of-blood-spies-of-rome-books-1-2-paperback","title":"Empire of Blood: Spies of Rome Books 1 \u0026 2 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Foreman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Spies of Rome Omnibus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A rollicking read, filled with action, intelligence and humour. The series goes from strength to strength.\" Michael Arnold, author of \u003ci\u003eTraitor's Blood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpies of Rome: Blood \u0026amp; Honour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRome 27BC.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe civil war is over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAugustus Caesar is the First Man of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Marcus Agrippa has heard rumours of a coup, centred around the senator Lucius Scaurus. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe enlists the help of the poet Rufus Varro and his bodyguard Manius to help investigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe senator has recruited a company of actors and school of gladiators to further his ambitions. But what is his ultimate plan?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarro must get to the heart of the conspiracy, or die trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpies of Rome: Blood \u0026amp; Vengeance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRome 26BC.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn infamous slave trader, Herennius, has been robbed and murdered. Stabbed in the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaesar himself has taken an interest in the crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarcus Agrippa instructs one of his agents, Rufus Varro, to investigate. Varro must interview various party guests -who were with Herennius on the night of the murder - including a corrupt advocate and an enigmatic young poet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone is a suspect, yet everyone is seemingly innocent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the meantime, Agrippa recruits Varro's bodyguard, the former gladiator, Manius, to infiltrate the inner circle ofPublius Carbo, a dangerous demagogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntelligence suggests that Carbo and his followers are planning to launch an attack on the city's Jewish quarter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut uncovering the truth will exact a price for the two agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRome is a city full of secrets and peril. Enemies lurk in the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlood and vengeance abound. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecommended for fans of Steven Saylor, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Foreman is the bestselling historical novelist of the Sword of Rome and Sword of Empire series. He has also written 'Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns', based upon Henry V and the Agincourt campaign, as well as a series of novels charting the rise of Augustus Caesar and Marcus Agrippa ('Augustus: Son of Rome' and 'Augustus: Son of Caesar'). He lives in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Spies of Rome\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A masterful and evocative depiction of a fledgling imperial Rome fraught with intrigue and at war with itself. The story and characters are as striking as the graffiti that adorns the violent city's walls during Augustus' rise.\" \u003cb\u003eSteven Veerapen, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Abbey Close\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An arresting opening that leads into a thoroughly gripping story. Impressive research and understanding of the period allows Richard Foreman to move so seamlessly and effectively from historical epic to historical detective thriller. A must read for fans of Steven Saylor.\" \u003cb\u003ePeter Tonkin, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ides\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Original and hard-hitting... Rome burns with intrigue in this totally unputdownable book.\" Antony Cutler, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Accursed'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 06, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51797466448160,"sku":"9781798909324","price":18.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/035f658763c113393af65172b2c862e7.webp?v=1780782397","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/empire-of-blood-spies-of-rome-books-1-2-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}