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Hugely authentic historical fiction series set near Hadrian's Wall, from leading British historian Adrian Goldsworthy.

About the Author

Adrian Goldsworthy studied at Oxford, where his doctoral thesis examined the Roman army, and became an acclaimed historian of Ancient Rome. He is the author of numerous books, including Caesar, The Fall of the West, Pax Romana, and most recently Hadrian's Wall. Brigantia completes the trilogy of novels about Flavius Ferox including Vindolanda and The Encircling Sea. He is currently working on a new trilogy of Roman stories.

Reviews

'An instant classic of the genre. No historian knows more about the Roman army than Adrian Goldsworthy, and no novelist better recreates the Classical World. Flavius Ferox, Briton turned Roman Centurion is a wonderful, charismatic hero. Action and authenticity combine in a thrilling and engrossing novel' -- Harry Sidebottom
'An authentic, enjoyable read' * The Times *
'A well-written and authoritative novel that is always enjoyable and entertaining' * For Winter Nights *
'Don't be surprised if you see Vindolanda in the starting line-up for Historical Fiction Book of the Year 2017' * Weekend Sport *
'Much more accurate than the usual action fiction about legionaries and Rome ... Vindolanda brings the reader closer to the true nature of Roman Britain' * New Books Magazine *
'Complex and interesting, Vindolanda is definitely worth a read if you like history - and if you like your mystery with a solid dollop of action. Go Rome!' * Roaring Bookworm *
'Gritty and realistic ... Goldsworthy's characters are authentically ancient and his descriptions of Roman Briton ring true' -- Troy Lennon, Daily Telegraph (Sidney)
'Feels like an incredibly authentic view of life on the far reaches of the Roman Empire. Plenty of action and a cracking read for lovers of historical fiction or fans of Roman history' * What Cathy Read Next *