The Leopard Sword: Empire IV by Anthony Riches
The fourth book in the Empire sequence (following Fortress of Spears) takes centurion Marcus to Germania Inferior - and to Tungrorum, home of his auxiliary legion. Praised by authors as varied as Conn Igguleden, Ben Kane and Manda Scott, Empire is set in the 180s against the background of the Roman Empire in a time of unrest.-
The Scorpion's Strike: Empire X
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River of Gold: Empire XI
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The Eagle's Vengeance: Empire VI
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Altar of Blood: Empire IX
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The Wolf's Gold: Empire V
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Fortress of Spears: Empire III
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The Emperor's Knives: Empire VII
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Thunder of the Gods: Empire VIII
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Wounds of Honour: Empire I
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Vengeance: Empire XII
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Arrows of Fury: Empire II
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Clash of Legions
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Storm of War: Empire XIII
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Empire XV: Field of Blood
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Empire of Lust
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Empire of Hate
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The Scorpion's Strike: Empire X
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River of Gold: Empire XI
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The Eagle's Vengeance: Empire VI
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Altar of Blood: Empire IX
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The Wolf's Gold: Empire V
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Fortress of Spears: Empire III
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The Emperor's Knives: Empire VII
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Thunder of the Gods: Empire VIII
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Wounds of Honour: Empire I
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Vengeance: Empire XII
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Arrows of Fury: Empire II
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Clash of Legions
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Retribution: The Centurions III
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Onslaught: The Centurions II
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Storm of War: Empire XIII
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Betrayal: The Centurions I
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Arrows of Fury
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Nemesis
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Wounds of Honour
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Empire XV: Field of Blood
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Target Zero
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Wounds of Honour Empire 1 Ssb
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Swords of Troy
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The Eagles Vengeance
This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humourSome authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both. * Conn Iggulden *
A damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed. * Ben Kane *
Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field . . . . real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination. * Manda Scott *
'Muscular in prose and approach, the novel is riveting and direct.' * History Today on THE LEOPARD SWORD *
'This is a fast-paced, action-packed read. Anthony Riches brings alive the harsh reality of the Roman world - the period, people, and culture - in a frenetic and exciting novel which is well researched and tinged with humour. The battle scenes are vivid and expertly told . . . Difficult to put down, this is a welcome addition to the genre . . . Recommended' * Historical Novels Review on THE LEOPARD SWORD *
A damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed. * Ben Kane *
Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field . . . . real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination. * Manda Scott *
'Muscular in prose and approach, the novel is riveting and direct.' * History Today on THE LEOPARD SWORD *
'This is a fast-paced, action-packed read. Anthony Riches brings alive the harsh reality of the Roman world - the period, people, and culture - in a frenetic and exciting novel which is well researched and tinged with humour. The battle scenes are vivid and expertly told . . . Difficult to put down, this is a welcome addition to the genre . . . Recommended' * Historical Novels Review on THE LEOPARD SWORD *
Anthony Riches holds a degree in Military Studies from Manchester University. He began writing the story that would become the first novel in the Empire series, Wounds of Honour, after visiting Housesteads Roman fort in 1996. Married with three grown up children, he now lives in Suffolk. He is also the writer of the 'Protector' thriller series. www.anthonyriches.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781444711844 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444711849 |
| Title | The Leopard Sword: Empire IV |
| Author | Anthony Riches |
| Series | Empire Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2012-10-25 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |