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60AD As Boudicca's rampaging horde descends on Britannia's hated Roman capital of Colonia (Roman Colchester), Gaius Valerius Verrens, tribune of the Twentieth Legion, is sent with a scratch force of two hundred men to reinforce Colonia's ageing veteran militia and take command of the defence.
Hero of Rome tells Valerius's story as he faces up to the fifty thousand British warriors with only three thousand defenders. An epic story of courage and sacrifice, love and betrayal, and the fine line between co-operation and collaboration, the defenders are eventually forced back to the Temple of Claudius where they will make a last stand that will live on in history. And where Valerius is forced to face up to his greatest fear.
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"This is excellent historical fiction. Well researched, the story it tells is important and intriguing, the plot is good, and the story told in a nicely organized fashion. However, the most remarkable aspect of the book, is the writing: Douglas Jackson is an excellent writer who provides poignant descriptions of places, people and action scenes, with a writing style that is efficient and pointed, yet at times almost lyrical. Other historical fiction authors also have been excellent writers – just think of Patrick O’Brian or C.S. Forester in the nautical fiction genre, or Colleen McCullough’s amazing series about Rome – Jackson is almost in their league with Hero of Rome!" |
