'The coming man of historical fiction.' Saul David.
Fight or Die is a specially curated collection of the bestselling historical novelist's shorter works. The stories are a taster menu for some of author's series, set in the likes of Ancient Rome, the First Crusade and Victorian London.
Sword of Rome: Gladiator.
An action-packed novella that takes you into the heart of Rome and into the crucible of gladiatorial combat. Lucious Oppius must not only fight his enemies in the arena, however. Marcus Porcius Cato warns “Caesar’s Champion” that victory inside the theatre will bring death outside of it.
A Brief Affair.
Rufus Varro has placed himself in danger again, by conducting an affair with another man's wife. The agent is used to saving Rome. But now he must save himself.
A Knight's Tale.
It is the eve of the First Crusade. Bohemond of Taranto is keen to recruit the veteran knight Edward Kemp to join him on the campaign. But first Kemp must survive an encounter with two Varangians.
Raffles: The Gentleman Thief.
How will the master criminal fare against Sherlock Holmes, legendary detective?
"It's Everybody's Fight."
Europe is at war, but Pat Hobby's current battle is to convince the British actor Nigel Chester to sign up to a career in Hollywood. The two men find an ally in each other, but how much will Pat prove to be his own worst enemy again?
Author Bio:Richard 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 of Warsaw, Raffles: The Complete Innings and Band of Brothers, a series charting the story of Henry V and the Agincourt campaign. He lives in London.
Praise for Richard Foreman's Books.
Warsaw.
"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." Patrick Bishop.
Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns.
'Escapism at its best... A great read that tells much about the style of war and how the individuals fought.' Michael Jecks.
Spies of Rome.
"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." Peter Tonkin, author of The Ides.
Raffles: The Complete Innings.
"Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime." The Spectator
