Legionary: The Blood Road - Paperback

by Gordon Doherty (Author)

A tale of adventure and military brotherhood in the legions of Rome
381 AD: The Gothic War draws to a brutal climax, and the victor's name will be written in blood...

The great struggle between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Gothic Horde rumbles into its fifth year. It seems that there can be no end to the conflict, for although the Goths are masters of the land, they cannot topple the last of the imperial cities. But heralds bring news that might change it all: Emperor Gratian readies to lead his Western legions into the fray, to turn matters on their head, to crush the horde and save the East

The men of the XI Claudia legion long for their homeland's salvation, but Tribunus Pavo knows these hopes drip with danger. For he and his soldiers are Gratian's quarry as much as any Goth. The road ahead will be fraught with broken oaths, enemy blades... and tides of blood.

Author Biography

I'm a Scottish writer, addicted to reading and writing historical fiction. My love of history was first kindled by the ruins of Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall, and travelling around the ancient world has kept the fire burning brightly ever since. The later Roman Empire and Byzantium hold a particular fascination for me. There is something quite special about the metamorphosis from late antiquity into the 'dark ages' and the medieval period. While historical fiction is my passion, I enjoy writing comedy and sci-fi too. Perhaps one day I'll find a way to combine all three! You can find out more about me and my books at www.gordondoherty.co.uk