Sand of the Arena (Gladiators of the Empire Novel) (The Gladiators of the Empire Novels) - Hardcover

Duffy, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1590131118 ISBN 13: 9781590131114

Publisher: McBooks Press, 2005

Synopsis

In AD63 Roman Empire is at its height and gladiatorial games are at their bloodiest. For Quintus Honorius Romanus, son of one of the richest men, everything is as it should be-as long as he can sneak off to the amphitheatre for a little entertainment. Things go wrong, when Quintus loses his family, his social standing, and his name to an imposter.

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Review:

"Duffy combines a sure sense of character and narrative with an intimate knowledge of the world of the Roman arena... an exciting and satisfying novel." --John Maddox Roberts, author of the SPQR series

"Well researched and exciting." --"Library Journal"

"Duffy recreates in gory detail the world of Roman gladiators, complete with larger-than-life characters and plenty of fast-paced, sanguinary action... [an] entertaining read." --Publishers Weekly

"Well researched and exciting." --Library Journal

Synopsis:

In AD63 the Roman Empire is at its height and the gladiatorial games are at their bloodiest. For Quintus Honorius Romanus, son of one of the richest men in Rome, everything is as it should be-as long as he can sneak off to the amphitheatre for a little entertainment. Things go drastically wrong, when Quintus loses his family, his social standing, and his name to an imposter. Faced with a life of slavery, Quintus joins a gladiatorial school instead and begins a game of high stakes, as he vows to bring down the usurper who stole his life.

About this edition

• Publisher: McBooks Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1590131118
• ISBN 13: 9781590131114
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416