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‘Spies of Rome: Gladiator is at once gripping and amusing. Rufus Varro is a particularly likeable hero and his adventures during the early days of the Roman Empire are set against a detailed and authentic historical background. A really good read from a highly accomplished writer of historical fiction.’ Peter Tonkin, author of Shadow of Poison
‘In his pacy, atmospheric novella Foreman takes us masterfully back to ancient Rome and the world of the gladiators where intrigue and menace lurk beneath the veneer of sophistication, making it utterly human.’ John Pilkington, author of the Will Revill Thrillers
Rome. 26BC
Rufus Varro, poet and spy, is tasked by Marcus Agrippa to contact the senator, Jovian Martinus. The two patricians had been boyhood companions.
Martinus is now one of Rome’s wealthiest citizens – and has become a person of interest to Augustus Caesar.
Varro and his bodyguard, Manius, are invited to visit the town and gladiator school, situated just outside of the capital, that the plutocrat is in the process of constructing.
Manius is introduced to Gaius Castor, the famed fighter who now serves as lanista at the gladiator school. At the same time Varro attempts to glean intelligence from Martinus and his wife, Helvia, about his host’s ambitious plans.
But the spy soon becomes a man who knows too much – and his boyhood friend may turn into a deadly enemy.
Spies of Rome: Gladiator is the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series – rich with humour, action and espionage.
Recommended for fans of Steven Saylor, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.
Richard Foreman is the bestselling historical novelist of the Sword of Rome and Sword of Empire series. He has also written Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns, based upon Henry V and the Agincourt campaign, as well as a series of novels charting the rise of Augustus Caesar and Marcus Agrippa (Augustus: Son of Rome and Augustus: Son of Caesar). He lives in London.
Praise for the Spies of Rome Series:
‘Tense, violent and captivating: reluctant spy Rufus Varro is embroiled in intrigue amongst the senators and gladiators of Rome. Foreman knows how to deliver – and does!’ Steven Veerapen, author of The Queen’s Gold
‘Intrigue, politics, decadence, and gladiators … all the ingredients of a gripping tale of Imperial Rome are here in spades.’ R. N. Morris, author of A Gentle Axe
‘Rufus Varro is part Gordianus the Finder and part Flashman.’ Oliver Webb-Carter, Aspects of History
Praise for Richard Foreman’s Books:
Augustus: Son of Rome
‘Augustus: Son of Rome forges action and adventure with politics and philosophy. This superb story is drenched in both blood and wisdom – and puts Foreman on the map as the coming man of historical fiction’. Saul David
Raffles: The Complete Innings
‘Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime.’ David Blackburn, The Spectator
Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns
‘Escapism at its best… A great read that tells much about the style of war and how the individuals fought.’ Michael Jecks
Warsaw
‘Warsaw is a work of power. It has the authentic feeling that pulses from an important book. The meticulous research and psychological insights light up one of the most ghastly episodes in the history of man’s inhumanity to man.’ Patrick Bishop
