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The Eagle's Conquest (Eagles of the Empire 2)

Cato & Macro: Book 2

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 THE EAGLE'S CONQUEST is the thrilling second novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.

When Centurion Macro arrives on British soil as one of Emperor Claudius's invasion force in AD 43, he is facing one of the toughest campaigns of his battle-scarred career. In a series of bloody skirmishes, Macro and his young subordinate, Optio Cato, and the desperately outnumbered Roman army must find and defeat the enemy before he grows strong enough to overwhelm the legions.

But the Britons are not the only foe facing Macro and Cato. A sinister organisation opposed to the Emperor is secretly betraying the invaders. And when rumours of an assassination attempt coincide with the Emperor's arrival on British soil, the soldiers realise they are up against a force more ruthless than their acknowledged enemy...©2001 Simon Scarrow Ancient Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Thriller & Suspense Ancient History Exciting Rome

Critic reviews

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'
Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
Gripping and moving
A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff
Ferocious and compelling
A Rome full of HOUSE OF CARDS treachery... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow's high standards - in this winning chunk of historical fiction
Rollicking good fun
A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller
All stars
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I can't wait to start book 3. brilliant. I'm glad to find something else

brilliant. loved it

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Thoroughly enjoyable performance by David Thorpe particularly of a stuttering Claudius, well written light novel.

Easy reading and an enjoyable story.

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riveting story brilliantly narrated. Cant wait to read next installment of the adventures of Cato.

wonderful story, brilliantly narrated. Cant wait f

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Excellent narrator really makes the story live good story but little predictable but it's definitely worth a listen

Very good narrator makes the story live

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Great story just wish the narrator's could pronounce all the names the same in each audible version especially Cato's!

another excellent Cato and Makro tale

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