Wounds of Honour: Empire I

Discover the iconic, bestselling Empire series today, beloved by readers around the world 'Totally, utterly enthralling' ????? 'Riches is just as good as Bernard Cornwell' ????? 'A breathtaking saga' ????? 'In Roman military fiction, Riches is at the top of the pyramid' ????? 'Fresh, unpredictable, fascinating and exciting' ????? MEET MARCUS VALERIUS, THE LEGENDARY HERO. 'A master of the genre' The Times Marcus Valerius Aquila has scarcely landed in Britannia when he has to run for his life - condemned to dishonourable death by power-crazed emperor Commodus. The plan is to take a new name, serve in an obscure regiment on Hadrian's Wall and lie low until he can hope for justice. Then a rebel army sweeps down from the wastes north of the Wall, and Marcus has to prove he's hard enough to lead a century in the front line of a brutal, violent war. Thrilling, authentic and action-packed, Wounds of Honour launched the incredible EMPIRE series, and catapulted Anthony Riches to the very top of the historical adventure genre.