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When the Eagle Hunts
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Well-paced and intricately plotted, When the Eagle Hunts is a brazen tale of military adventure, political intrigue, and a suicide mission.
Is the unflinching courage of the Roman army a match for the ruthless barbarity of the British tribes?
In the bitter winter of a.d. 44, the Roman troops in Britain are impatiently awaiting the arrival of spring so that the campaign to conquer the island can be renewed. But the native Britons are growing more cunning in their resistance, constantly snapping at the heels of the mighty Roman forces.
When the most brutal of the native tribesmen, the Druids of the Dark Moon, capture the shipwrecked wife and children of General Plautius, quick action is called for. Two volunteers from the crack Second Legion must venture deep into hostile territory in a desperate attempt to rescue the prisoners.
Imprint Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
ISBN
9781429980326
In The News
“This authentic evocation of the mighty Roman army is cloaked in action, suspense, and history. A darn good yarn.” —Booklist
“His settings are well described and the plotting is strong, with much of the action reminiscent of Bernard Cornwell's.” —Publishers Weekly
“An account of war and religious fanaticism with plenty of spice.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The third in Scarrow's historical series...and it's probably the best.” —The Mail on Sunday (UK)