{"product_id":"spies-of-rome-blood-secrets-paperback","title":"Spies of Rome: Blood \u0026 Secrets - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Foreman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A rollicking read, filled with action, intelligence and humour. The series goes from strength to strength.\" Michael Arnold, author of \u003ci\u003eTraitor's Blood.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25BC.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRufus Varro, former spy, is summoned back to Rome from his country villa by Marcus Agrippa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by his bodyguard, Manius, Varro journeys to the capital. The road proves perilous however, when Varro is targeted by assassins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce they reach Rome, Agrippa orders Varro to investigate the gruesome murder of a young aristocrat, Marcus Corvinus - a close friend of Tiberius and Julia, Caesar's stepson and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCould Varro's new assignment and the plot to assassinate him be linked?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe agent must tread carefully in his investigation, as well as watch his back for any further attempts on his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarro eventually uncovers the truth. It is a secret which, if he doesn't bury, could send him to his grave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time the figure behind the assassination attempt is unmasked - and the hunted becomes the hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpies of Rome: Blood \u0026amp; Secrets is the third and final book in the acclaimed, bestselling series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended reading for fans of Steven Saylor, Robert Harris and Ben Kane.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor Bio: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Foreman is the bestselling author of numerous historical series set during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, including the Augustus Caesar books, Sword of Empire and Sword of Rome. He is also the author Warsaw, Raffles: The Complete Innings and Band of Brothers, a series charting the story of Henry V and the Agincourt campaign. Richard writes modern thrillers too, under the pseudonym of Thomas Waugh. He is a judge for the HWA Crowns and the founder of the London History Festival. He lives in London. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Spies of Rome series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A masterful and evocative depiction of a fledgling imperial Rome fraught with intrigue and at war with itself. The story and characters are as striking as the graffiti that adorns the violent city's walls during Augustus' rise.\" \u003cb\u003eSteven Veerapen, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Abbey Close\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An arresting opening that leads into a thoroughly gripping story. Impressive research and understanding of the period allows Richard Foreman to move so seamlessly and effectively from historical epic to historical detective thriller. A must read for fans of Steven Saylor.\" \u003cb\u003ePeter Tonkin, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ides\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Original and hard-hitting... Rome burns with intrigue in this totally unputdownable book.\" \u003cb\u003eAntony Cutler, author of 'The Accursed'.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Richard Foreman's Books: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAugustus: Son of Rome\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Augustus: Son of Rome forges action and adventure with politics and philosophy. This superb story is drenched in both blood and wisdom - and puts Foreman on the map as the coming man of historical fiction'. \u003cb\u003eSaul David, Author of the Zulu Hart series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaffles: The Complete Innings.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime.' \u003cb\u003eDavid Blackburn, The Spectator.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBand of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Escapism at its best... A great read that tells much about the style of war and how the individuals fought.' \u003cb\u003eMichael Jecks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A rattling good yarn, requiring only the minimum of suspension of belief, and leaves one eagerly anticipating the next instalment of the adventures of the team as they accompany the King to Harfleur.' \u003cb\u003eMajor Gordon Corrigan, author of 'A Great and Glorious Adventure: A Military History of the Hundred Years War.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarsaw.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Warsaw is a work of power. It has the authentic feeling that pulses from an important book. The meticulous research and psychological insights light up one of the most ghastly episodes in the history of man's inhumanity to man.\" \u003cb\u003ePatrick Bishop, author of Fighter Boys and A Good War.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42729821732927,"sku":"9781692252229","price":14.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ef65347cea0934ab873a7d8af9d28811.webp?v=1765123726","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/spies-of-rome-blood-secrets-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}