Ancient Roman book reviews! Saviour of Rome by Douglas Jackson and The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis

TWO Roman books this time - one a regular hardback and one in audio. Coincidentally they have similar themes, with crooks stealing gold or silver from the mines of Roman provinces but the tales are quite different. I'm a massive, massive fan of Douglas Jackson's Gaius Valerius Verrens character and Saviour of Rome is... Continue Reading →

September 15, 2018 0

Avenger of Rome review

AVENGER OF ROME By Douglas Jackson Reviewed by Steven A. McKay Avenger of Rome is the third novel (following Defender of Rome and Hero of Rome) in a series that follows young tribune Gaius Valerius Verrens as he travels around the empire, trying to survive, while back in Rome politics can be just as... Continue Reading →