Legions of the Moon
Legions of the Moon
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Summary
AD180. Quintus and Manius, frumentarii - the Empire's secret police - arrive in Britannia on an ambiguous mission where they meet the formidable Tita, to find themselves embroiled in murder and intrigue, besieged by rebellious Northern locals, assailed by matters of the heart, and reluctant players in a game of political one-up-man-ship.
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Legions of the Moon by Peter Jackson
In AD 180 Quintus Suetonius and his stepson Manius are frumentarii, the Roman Empire's secret police. Dispatched to Britannia on a mission whose purpose is kept veiled from them, they they join forces with the formidable female spy Tita Amatia and find themselves embroiled in plot, counter-plot and assassination, unsure of either their allies or their enemies. They journey from bustling, cosmopolitan, civilised Londinium to the wild North - a hostile, snowbound land. Besieged by an alliance of rebellious local tribes, surrounded by intrigue, assailed by matters of the heart and personal ambition, they become reluctant players in a struggle between a ruthless imperial government and others seeking control of the Empire.
"..well crafted tale pulsates with violence, intrigue and romance to say nothing of complex plot twists...add to this intelligent mix a sprinkling of dry humour and you have the perfect recipe for a good read.'' Newcastle Journal; "A gripping novel...page turner...convincing and colourful picture of Roman Britain. Legions of the Moon is as plausible as it is exciting.'' Northern Echo.
Peter Jackson's family was closely involved with three plotland properties from the 1930s. They were permanent residents during the war and, again, from the later 1950s. Peter is a retired school teacher and creator of the website for the Dunton Plotland. Deanna Walker's family regularly escaped from Dagenham to their place in the country in the 1970s. She described the experience in Basildon Plotlands and has continued to research the area, teaching day schools on the subject for the Workers Educational Association. She works at the University of Essex.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781916261082 |
| ISBN 10 | 1916261086 |
| Title | Legions of the Moon |
| Author | Peter Jackson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WriteSideLeft |
| Year published | 2021-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 382 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |