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From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, the final book in his authentic, action-packed trilogy set on the frontiers of the Roman Empire. AD 117: BRITANNIA. Flavius Ferox, Silurian prince turned Roman centurion, is trying to live a quiet life of dignified leisure, overseeing his wife's estate and doing his best to resist the urge to murder an annoying neighbour – until someone else does it for him. As Hadrian becomes emperor, the whole world seems to be changing: friends become enemies, enemies claim they are friends, and a new threat lurks in the shadows. Five years later, Hadrian has journeyed to Britannia, inspecting the first installations of his great wall. But when war breaks out, he has deadly plans for Ferox. With families divided, he must protect those he loves and decide whether or not to save Hadrian's reputation – and life – as Roman Britain is changed forever. Gritty, gripping and profoundly authentic, The Wall is the final book in the City of Victory trilogy, set in the Roman empire from bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy. Praise for Adrian Goldsworthy: 'No one knows the Roman army better than Adrian Goldsworthy, and no one writes more convincing Roman fiction' Harry Sidebottom 'Gritty and realistic' Daily Telegraph 'Brings the reader closer to the true nature of Roman Britain' NB Magazine

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PRAISE FOR ADRIAN GOLDSWORTHY: 'No one knows the Roman army better than Adrian Goldsworthy, and no one writes more convincing Roman fiction' Harry Sidebottom, on Brigantia. 'Gritty and realistic... Goldsworthy's characters are authentically ancient and his descriptions of Roman Briton ring true' Daily Telegraph (Sydney). 'Incredibly authentic... Plenty of action and a cracking read for lovers of historical fiction or fans of Roman history' What Cathy Read Next. 'An authentic, enjoyable read' The Times. 'Brings the reader closer to the true nature of Roman Britain' * New Books Magazine *

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Adrian Goldsworthy studied at Oxford, where his doctoral thesis examined the Roman army. He went on to become an acclaimed historian of Ancient Rome. He is the author of numerous works of non fiction, including Caesar, Pax Romana, Hadrian's Wall and Philip and Alexander. He is also the author of the Vindolanda series, set in Roman Britain, which first introduced readers to Flavius Ferox.

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