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Titles in This Set:
The Centurions
Barbarian Princess
The Emperor's Games
Border Wolves
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789200166655
Publisher: Canelo
Overview:
Step into the dust and glory of Ancient Rome with The Centurions series by Damion Hunter, a four-book paperback collection following half-brothers Correus and Flavius across the Empire's frontiers. From the wild Danube to the misty hills of Roman Britain, these novels combine meticulously researched history with fast-moving battles, political scheming, and complicated family loyalty. Ideal for readers who love immersive historical fiction, this set delivers a complete, satisfying saga in one great-value bundle, perfect for gifting or a weekend of binge-reading through the ancient world.
About the Books:
The Centurions opens the saga as Correus, son of a slave, and Flavius, born to privilege, are thrown together in the rivalry of Roman military life, each fighting to prove his worth. Barbarian Princess carries the brothers to the windswept forts of Roman Britain, where relentless campaigns and political maneuvering test their bond. The Emperor's Games raises the stakes further: Correus must move beyond managing entertainments to safeguarding the Empire itself, navigating a web of allies and rivals while Flavius stands as his trusted advisor. Border Wolves returns to the Danube frontier, where a new and deadly threat unsettles the garrison, demanding hard choices from soldiers and commanders alike. Across all four books, the atmosphere is rich and tactile — marching camps, river fog, and frost-bitten forts — while the bond between two very different brothers gives the military action real emotional weight. Readers praise the series for its blend of historical detail and page-turning drama.
Key Benefits:
- Complete four-book Roman historical fiction saga in one paperback bundle.
- Follows the gripping, twin-centred story of half-brothers Correus and Flavius.
- Rich, well-researched depiction of Roman military life, frontier warfare, and imperial politics.
- Fast-paced, character-driven storytelling praised by longtime historical fiction readers.
- Great value way to collect an acclaimed series in one go.
- Makes an excellent gift for history buffs and fans of authors like Simon Scarrow.
About the Author:
Damion Hunter is the pen name of American author Amanda Cockrell, who has written numerous historical novels for adults, some under her own name and others under this pseudonym. Cockrell began The Centurions series in the early 1980s, drawing on extensive research into Roman Britain, the frontier legions, and the political life of the Empire. Her prose combines scholarly attention to historical detail with a strong instinct for pace and character, creating a saga that has earned loyal readers and lasting recommendations within the historical fiction community over more than four decades.
Why You'll Love This Series:
A complete, brilliantly atmospheric Roman saga in one affordable paperback set. Whether devoured in a weekend or savoured chapter by chapter, this collection offers gripping battles, political intrigue, and a brotherly bond worth following from first page to last.
Please Note: Cover images shown are for the UK paperback edition; ISBN refers to the collection as supplied.
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