Marius' Mules V: Hades' Gate
Marius' Mules, no. 5
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Publisher Description
54bc. As tensions build in Gaul and the druids manoeuvre the tribes towards general rebellion, Priscus and the diminishing senior staff of Caesar's army prepare to return to Britannia, this time with a vast army and a will to crush the tribes of that mysterious island.
Meanwhile in Rome and with his ties to the general severed, Fronto contemplates a non-military future as he settles into the life of a married nobleman, socialising with Rome's elite and coming to terms with the decline in his fitness in recent months.
In this year of rising troubles, Priscus will miss his former commander's presence more than ever, while Fronto will learn more than he wishes to of the great Pompey. With rebellious Gauls, defiant Britons, vengeful giants, veteran gladiators and dangerous criminals, Fronto is pushed to the limits, driving him to a decision he dreads and a battle for his very life at the steaming, hellish land of Hades' Gate.
Customer Reviews
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I am only half way through this novel but feel like the author deserves some credit. I have read all of his books to date (that I know of) and have read and loved historical novels for about 20 years and have to say that this author is one of, if not, the best I have ever had the privilege to read. This novel has two main story lines and usually in that situation I would find myself somewhat bored with one, due to a favouritism of the other storyline. Not the case with this novel! In this case I'm hooked to both story lines. I have no idea why Turney (to my knowledge) gets little credit for his skills compared to the Cornwall and innugens of the historical fiction world because in my mind he exceeds both. Excellent book, excellent series. Thank you mr Turney, I hope I have the pleasure of meeting you some day