Blood & Honour — Richard Foreman

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'.Rome 27BC.The civil war is over.Augustus Caesar is the First Man of Rome.But Marcus Agrippa has heard rumours of a coup, centred around the senator Lucius Scaurus.He enlists the help of the poet Rufus Varro and his bodyguard Manius to help investigate.The senator has recruited a company of actors and school of gladiators to further his ambitions. But what is his ultimate plan?Varro must get to the heart of the conspiracy, or die trying.'Spies of Rome: Blood & Honour' is the first book in a new series by bestselling author Richard Foreman.Recommended for fans of Steven Saylor, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden.Richard Foreman is the bestselling historical novelist of the Sword of Rome and Sword of Empire series. He has also written 'Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns', based upon Henry V and the Agincourt campaign, as well as a series of novels charting the rise of Augustus Caesar and Marcus Agrippa ('Augustus: Son of Rome' and 'Augustus: Son of Caesar'). He lives in London.Praise for Richard Foreman's Books:Augustus: Son of Rome'Augustus: Son of Rome forges action and adventure with politics and philosophy. This superb story is drenched in both blood and wisdom - and puts Foreman on the map as the coming man of historical fiction'. - Saul David, Author of the Zulu Hart series.Raffles: The Complete Innings'Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime.' - David Blackburn, The Spectator. 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.'A rattling good yarn, requiring only the minimum of suspension of belief, and leaves one eagerly anticipating the next instalment of the adventures of the team as they accompany the King to Harfleur' - Major Gordon Corrigan, author of 'A Great and Glorious Adventure: A Military History of the Hundred Years War'.WarsawWarsaw 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, author of 'Fighter Boys and A Good War'.