Shadow of Rome

This was a fantastic continuation of the series and one I thoroughly enjoyed. Having read the first book (but not the second), I was still able to follow the story well, though it’s clear that reading the full series in order would add even more depth to the characters and their journeys. The story picks…

Eagle and the Flame by Adam Lofthouse is a fascinating reimagining of Roman Britain during the late 360s. This is a world defined by shifting power—Roman forts abandoned, soldiers left unpaid and disillusioned, and tribes across Hadrian’s Wall watching keenly as the reach of Rome begins to weaken. While history tells us the true end…