Join Marcus Oclatinius Adventus, a former soldier turned Spymaster to Emperor Caracalla, as he battles a deadly sickness threatening the might of Rome. With the cunning and strength that will define his later years, Oclatinius must escape the Parthians and ensure his legion’s survival in this scintillating novella from the Imperial Assassin series. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, and Bernard Cornwell, this book also includes the first six chapters of Emperor’s Sword.