Hannibal's army has advanced into northern Italy. Unfortunately for
Hanno, he has made a grievous error while on a reconnaissance mission,
which has resulted in his capture. His friend, Quintus, who is with the
Roman army, has also made a foolish mistake and been wounded in the arm
by an arrow.
Tides do turn and Hanno is rescued. Quintus, on the other hand, is sent
home by his father. However, it is an order he disobeys, and instead
joins an infantry unit. There he immediately makes an enemy of one of
his tent mates. His life is further jeopardised when Hannibal sets up
an ambush at Lake Trasimene. Managing to survive, Quintus is part of
the Roman army that dogs the army of Hannibal as it moves southwards.
Hannibal's army stops near a town called Cannae. On one side are hills
and the other a river. The Roman army outnumbers Hannibal's army
considerably. Who will survive and what will it mean to the future of
Rome and Carthage? Author Ben Kane uses this momentous battle to
conclude this particular episode of Hannibal's journey down the length
of Italy. It is explicit and graphic, but for a fan of historical
fiction, it is an excellent way to finish. I'm looking forward to the
next book in this trilogy.
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