Centurion Aurelius Castus of the Third Cohort, Sixth Legion has earned
the enmity of Centurion Satrius Urbicus of the First Cohort Second
Legion after beating the man while defending his own men. Both legions
are on their way to Colonia Agrippina to prepare for war against the
enemy across the Rhine.
In one of the first battles across the Rhine, Castus loses a good
friend, Centurion Valens, a man who had been with him in Britannia.
Castus’ fortune changes after a major battle in which he comes to the
aid of Emperor Constantine. As a result he is appointed to the
emperor’s bodyguards.
Shortly after becoming a member of the bodyguards, Castus is told by one
of the emperor’s staff to be on the watch for a traitor amongst the
bodyguards. However, treachery results in Castus being imprisoned and
charged with treason. He is told that Constantine is dead and there is
anew emperor to whom he must swear allegiance.
Constantine is not dead, and he brings his army south to besiege
Massilia where the upstart emperor is. Castus finds himself in a
tenuous position now.
Author Ian Ross has plenty more action awaiting Castus before the
conclusion of this novel. Based on historical fact, it is well
researched and well written. A thoroughly good read for fans of
historical fiction.
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