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'Agent of Rome is a masterful debut from a new author completely at home in this era; the writing is deft, the action swift and bloody and the characters believable and engaging. I look forward greatly to the next one.' (Manda Scott )
'Once the action kicks off you won't be able to put it down.' (Anthony Riches, author of the Empire series )
'Once the action kicks off you won't be able to put it down.' (Anthony Riches, author of the Empire series )
'Brown's intelligent and exhilarating story excels in its perfect pace, vivid combat sequences and superb characterisation. The Siege delivers a thrilling coming-of-age adventure with an unlikely but likeable hero whose exploits are set to win an army of fans'
(Lancashire Evening Post )'Brown promises to be one of the most exciting sword-wielding writers in an ever-popular arena. In this, his debut, his principal is a 19-year-old fresh-faced officer commanding 100 men in defence of a Syrian stronghold against a vastly superior force. There are echoes of Beau Geste in this death-or-glory stand.'
(The Oxford Times )'The Siege is an excellent debut novel and delivers a thrilling and fascinating coming-of-age adventure'
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'Agent of Rome is a masterful debut from a new author completely at home in this era; the writing is deft, the action swift and bloody and the characters believable and engaging. I look forward greatly to the next one.' -- Manda Scott 'Once the action kicks off you won't be able to put it down.' -- Anthony Riches, author of the Empire series 'Brown's intelligent and exhilarating story excels in its perfect pace, vivid combat sequences and superb characterisation. The Siege delivers a thrilling coming-of-age adventure with an unlikely but likeable hero whose exploits are set to win an army of fans' -- Lancashire Evening Post 'Brown promises to be one of the most exciting sword-wielding writers in an ever-popular arena. In this, his debut, his principal is a 19-year-old fresh-faced officer commanding 100 men in defence of a Syrian stronghold against a vastly superior force. There are echoes of Beau Geste in this death-or-glory stand.' -- The Oxford Times 'The Siege is an excellent debut novel and delivers a thrilling and fascinating coming-of-age adventure' -- Book Gazette
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When ever you get a new / debut author in a genre its potentially a mixed blessing, could this be a new giant of the genre? could he/ she be a turkey? There are the subtle parts of a new writer, like will they be a writer of explosive action, or slow burn deep facts, or a mix of them both?
With so many authors out there turning out great books it then means its down to the marketing and the cover artists to draw the eye and make you pick up the book and read the back cover.
With Siege of Rome the cover is fantastic, giving the reader the impression of action, pace, and history, Some excellent back cover blurb to really rope the reader in, so i was hooked and ready to part with my cash...was it a good idea?
Yes is the simple answer, the cover is actually slightly deceiving as the book is not just an all out action thriller, it is a well paced well thought out story with a great plot, with a complex multi faceted hero in the guise of Cassius Corbulo, It also good to see a less written about section of the Roman world by going east to the parts that are more ancient than even Rome, Palestine, Egypt, Syria, Palmyra, all names far older than Rome.
With this fantastic background Nick brown has woven his great ability as a writer of time and location, blending the history with an ability to take the reader right to the location and when you couple that with his great characterisation, people who are living breathing soldiers, with more than cut and slash on their minds, people who have families and a past, who have fears and problems and unlike a lot of writers Nick lets you know this and lets you meet your hero at his best and worst so you know every facet of his character. Making this book so much more than a swords and sandals gory war story.
I highly recommend you part with some cash and buy this book
(Parm)
Synopsis (from back of book)
270 AD
Rome has ruled Syria for over three centuries. But now the weakened empire faces a desperate threat: Queen Zenobia of Palmyra has turned her Roman-trained army against her former masters and the once invincible legions have been crushed. Arabia, Palestine and Egypt have fallen and now Antioch, Syria's capital, stands exposed.
Cassius Corbulo is a young intelligence agent fresh from officer training. He has been assigned the menial task of rounding up wounded legionaries but then urgent new orders arrive. He is the only ranking Roman officer left in the line of the Palmyran advance. He must take command of the fort of Alauran, the last stronghold still in Roman hands, and hold it against the enemy until reinforcements arrive.
What Cassius finds at Alauran would daunt the most seasoned veteran, let alone a nineteen year old with no experience of war. A mere scattering of divided and demoralised legionaries remain, backed up by some fractious Syrian auxiliaries and a drunken Praetorian Guardsman. With the Palmyrans just days away, Cassius must somehow find the discipline, resourcefulness and courage to organise the garrison, save Alauran and secure Rome's eastern frontier...
With so many authors out there turning out great books it then means its down to the marketing and the cover artists to draw the eye and make you pick up the book and read the back cover.
With Siege of Rome the cover is fantastic, giving the reader the impression of action, pace, and history, Some excellent back cover blurb to really rope the reader in, so i was hooked and ready to part with my cash...was it a good idea?
Yes is the simple answer, the cover is actually slightly deceiving as the book is not just an all out action thriller, it is a well paced well thought out story with a great plot, with a complex multi faceted hero in the guise of Cassius Corbulo, It also good to see a less written about section of the Roman world by going east to the parts that are more ancient than even Rome, Palestine, Egypt, Syria, Palmyra, all names far older than Rome.
With this fantastic background Nick brown has woven his great ability as a writer of time and location, blending the history with an ability to take the reader right to the location and when you couple that with his great characterisation, people who are living breathing soldiers, with more than cut and slash on their minds, people who have families and a past, who have fears and problems and unlike a lot of writers Nick lets you know this and lets you meet your hero at his best and worst so you know every facet of his character. Making this book so much more than a swords and sandals gory war story.
I highly recommend you part with some cash and buy this book
(Parm)
Synopsis (from back of book)
270 AD
Rome has ruled Syria for over three centuries. But now the weakened empire faces a desperate threat: Queen Zenobia of Palmyra has turned her Roman-trained army against her former masters and the once invincible legions have been crushed. Arabia, Palestine and Egypt have fallen and now Antioch, Syria's capital, stands exposed.
Cassius Corbulo is a young intelligence agent fresh from officer training. He has been assigned the menial task of rounding up wounded legionaries but then urgent new orders arrive. He is the only ranking Roman officer left in the line of the Palmyran advance. He must take command of the fort of Alauran, the last stronghold still in Roman hands, and hold it against the enemy until reinforcements arrive.
What Cassius finds at Alauran would daunt the most seasoned veteran, let alone a nineteen year old with no experience of war. A mere scattering of divided and demoralised legionaries remain, backed up by some fractious Syrian auxiliaries and a drunken Praetorian Guardsman. With the Palmyrans just days away, Cassius must somehow find the discipline, resourcefulness and courage to organise the garrison, save Alauran and secure Rome's eastern frontier...
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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A thoroughly engrossing read. A young inexperienced "centurian" is tasked with defending a fort, with its vital food and water supplies. When he arrives the remaining legionaries are dishevelled, indisciplined, and few in number. With the aid of a few senior ranks he begins to restore military order and prepares for the impending enemy onslaught. They are heavily outnumbered and eventually battle commences - I won't spoil the story by describing the battle.
However, the writing style is engaging, character build is thorough, and the majority of the book covers only a few days. I found the storyline compelling, with a few sub-plots that enhanced the whole.
Not usually drawn to historical novels I am really pleased that I decided to read Agent of Rome The Siege, and recommend it to all,
However, the writing style is engaging, character build is thorough, and the majority of the book covers only a few days. I found the storyline compelling, with a few sub-plots that enhanced the whole.
Not usually drawn to historical novels I am really pleased that I decided to read Agent of Rome The Siege, and recommend it to all,
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am currently up to my segmented armoured chest in roman sword-and-sandle novels. With many authors under my belt it was time to give a new entrant to the field a go. It is in many ways a fairly predictable tale for those familiar with the Scarrow series of books- spotty, youthful centurion takes command of mis-sorted veteran century facing a dire threat on the very edge of Roman civilisation. That said the novel has its twists and turns, the characterisation is very well done, and the soldiery humour that is such a part of all these style of novels is also there. A very good start to a series, and certainly one that I will be following along with Scarrow, Kane, Sidebottom et al. If you like the above authors, you will like this too, and that is high praise indeed.
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A average historical fiction book
It's 270AD and Cassius Corbulo has been ordered to take command at Alauran, a fort which is facing imminent attack from Queen Zenobia's forces. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JennyD
A Roman Zulu
An excellent debut novel, intelligently plotted with several really well-rounded characters. I particularly liked the contrast between the experienced, deadly and almost arrogant... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. N. R. Harling
Very Enjoyable
I'm at page 62 in a novel of 390 pages and can't put it down. Other novels from this period (ie. Vespasian, Road To Rome, etc) seem to be over laden with 5 stars but for some... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Memshogun
roman in the gloaming
read the siege the first in the promised agent of rome series by nick brown a debut novel whose early chapters made me nostaglic for asterix the gaul
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Published 4 months ago by mark1000
siege agent of rome
if this is the first book of this type[historical fiction] long may he write many more good story line line plenty of action this is a well thought out book i will be recomending... Read more
Published 4 months ago by K. Hodgson
Great first book
I was impressed by this first novel from Nick Brown. A friend recommended that I gave this book a go and I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by AndyRoo
Brings the roman period to life.
Well done Nick Brown, you have certainly made the Roman period an exciting time and I found the story line to be what I consider an accurate reflection of the trials and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Barry
Agent of Rome 1, The Siege
This was a great book. There was really interesting character development of Cassius, and I liked the way that the fallibility and inexperience of him was portrayed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dominic Watson
Rome Fights for Survial Against Palmyra
Cassius Corbulo has been caught in one indiscretion too many for his family and now finds himself an officer in the Roman Army. Read more
Published 7 months ago by R. E. Quinn
A new fan of the genre - thanks Mr. Brown!
Although not a fan of this particular genre, I bought this book on a friend's recommendation. I was, however, pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mark Sanderson
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