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Agricola: Warrior
Agricola: Warrior: In Nero's Rome, ambition is a dangerous thing... The powerful new Agricola novel by Simon Turney | Simon Turney
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The new thrilling Roman historical adventure in a series based around one of the most renowned and intriguing figures of Ancient Rome. In Nero's Rome, ambition is a dangerous thing... Agricola has won renown for his military exploits in Britannia. Now returned to Rome with his new family, he seeks to rise further - but life in the greatest city on earth proves more difficult than he expected. Roman politics are on a knife-edge - often literally. The Emperor Nero is unpredictable, the manner of his rule unstable. Agricola soon finds himself posted to the troublesome province of Asia Minor. The local governor is ambitious and dangerous. Falling foul of such a man could mean certain death... and yet a rebellious young warrior like Agricola cannot stay silent for long. When Agricola experiences personal tragedy, he seeks revenge. Rome, meanwhile, burns in a great fire... but further tumult is to come in the wake of Nero's death. Agricola must tread a careful path to stay alive through the Year of the Four Emperors... a year of blood and ruin throughout the empire. 'You should be reading Simon Turney.' Anthony Riches
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This second book in the series see Agricola back in Rome with a growing family, before being sent out to Asia Minor. The province is currently under the control of Otho Titianus who turns out to be venal & corrupt but with the ear of the Emperor via his brother. Agricola has to decide what kind of man he is - will he follow his dead father's lead & stand up to corruption?

OutsmartYourShelf His decision will reverberate through the next few years as he returns to Rome. Nero's power is fading but his removal will provoke a power struggle between the legions & the 'Year of the Four Emperors'. No longer fighting those outside the Empire, Roman soldiers will face each other on the field of battle.

Wow, what a follow-up to the first book. I really enjoyed this one as I love the machinations & (literal) backstabbing of Roman politics
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OutsmartYourShelf & there was plenty of skulduggery thanks to the Otho brothers. Agricola is learning patience & the value of leaving the field to fight another day, still with manumitted Luci (now Lucius Julius) at his side. The story also has plenty of action even if I could do without the horses being injured in battle. Apparently there will be a third book in the series - bring it on I say! 4.5🌟

TWs: slavery, battle scenes, death, injury, animal death.
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OutsmartYourShelf My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, Head of Zeus/Aries Fiction, for the opportunity to read an ARC.

Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7064039216
Read 12th-13th Feb 2025

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