The Road to Rome: a Novel of the Forgotten Legion

Brief Description: In 48 B. C., Romulus and Tarquinius have finally made it as far as Alexandria. On arrival, though, they find themselves in the midst of the Roman Civil War, are press-ganged into Caesar's thinning legions, and greatly outnumbered and fighting for their lives against the Egyptian army. Review Quotes: "Kane is a natural storyteller, merging suspense and intrigue with graphic battlefield scenes and historical color into a ripping story that will please series fans and new converts alike."--"Publishers Weekly"Biographical Note: BEN KANE is the author of "The Forgotten Legion "and "The Silver Eagle. "He lives in North Somerset, England. Publisher Marketing: In 48 B. C., having survived a disastrous campaign in Pythia as part of the Forgotten Legion and spent years fighting their way back to Rome, Romulus and Tarquinius have finally made it as far as Alexandria. On arrival, though, they find themselves in the midst of the Roman Civil War, are press-ganged into Caesar's thinning legions and greatly outnumbered and fighting for their lives against the Egyptian army. Meanwhile in Rome, Romulus' twin sister Fabiola, having caught only a glimpse of her long-missing twin before being forced to flee Egypt for Rome, lives in fear for her life, loved by Brutus, but wooed by Marcus Antonius, his deadly enemy. From the battlefields of Asia Minor and North Africa, to the lawless streets of Rome and the gladiator arena, they all face death and danger daily, until 44 B. C. when their individual roads all lead them to Rome where the future of the republic lies unexpectedly in their hands. Review Citations:

Booklist 03/01/2011 pg. 36 (EAN 9780312536732, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 01/03/2011 (EAN 9780312536732, Hardcover)

Library Journal 02/01/2011 pg. 54 (EAN 9780312536732, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Kane, Ben BEN KANE is the bestselling author of The Forgotten Legion trilogy as well as "Spartacus: The Gladiator", a top-three bestseller on the "London Sunday Times". A lifelong student of military history, Kane has traveled widely, visiting more than sixty countries on seven continents. He currently lives with his family in North Somerset, England.