Jackson, Douglas
The Barbarian
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552178228
- author:
- Jackson, Douglas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.7 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Set in the twilight years of Rome's once powerful empire, The Barbarian is a gripping historical novel. AD 406, Roman cavalry commander Marcus Flavius Victor and a small band of loyal warriors embark on a perilous journey across treacherous seas and into the heart of barbarism. Their quest for safety and salvation takes them to the east, where they hope to find refuge with an old comrade, General Stilicho. However, their journey is fraught with danger, as they battle their way through enemy territory and uncover a secret that could decide the fate of the Empire. Marcus is pursued by a son who seeks his death, and every step is dogged by uncertainty. Can he reach Stilicho in time, or will the forces of barbarism prove too strong to overcome? This action-packed novel is a thrilling and authentic portrayal of a pivotal moment in history, as the Roman Empire teeters on the brink of collapse.