{"product_id":"shadow-of-the-eagle-9781804361016","title":"Shadow of the Eagle","description":"Will Britain take him in... or mark him as its enemy?'A brilliantly realised world of Imperial ambition and native resistance' Simon Scarrow'Wonderful, distinct characters' Conn Iggulden\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaustus Valerianus\u003c\/b\u003e is the son of a Roman father and a British mother, a captive sold among the spoils after Claudius's invasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow both parents have died within a month of each other, and so he sells the family farm and enlists, joining legendary general \u003cb\u003eAgricola\u003c\/b\u003e's campaign to conquer the entirety of the British Isles culminating in a devastating battle amongst Caledonia's dark mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Faustus will have to contend with more than ferocious British warriors and whip-cracking elements. For the bonds of blood can weigh heavy on one's soul. The call of his mother's true people. His father's restless shadow. Faustus must carry them with him...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deeply moving, gripping, epic historical drama, perfect for fans of Rosemary Sutcliff, Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShadow of the Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Faustus is a fascinating character and it's a treat to see how he negotiates the challenges he faces. His duties in the service of Rome comprise a truly Faustian pact!' Simon Scarrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I adored Faustus and Constantia in particular. Great sense of humour throughout. This is a terrific read' Conn Iggulden\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I only need one word to describe this stunning novel: masterful' Anthony Riches, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWounds of Honour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Blood, steel, honour, and a deep and gripping tale of the Roman army on the frontier of the empire. Hunter has created an instant classic' S J A Turney, author of the Marius' Mules series\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A haunting, historical epic' Gordon Doherty, author of \u003ci\u003eSons of Rome\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Enthralling and authentic historical roman fiction, that brings the period alive and keeps you turning the page' Alex Gough, author of \u003ci\u003eEmperor's Sword\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Canelo Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50501956960530,"sku":"9781804361016","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0c02c637-3f91-4eb1-a2c7-d7e3fbaa3659.jpg?v=1730772844","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/shadow-of-the-eagle-9781804361016","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}