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Triumphs and Tragedies

(2023)
A collection of stories by

 
 
“A must-read - the classical age and its colourful characters brought to life by our most talented authors.” Steven Veerapen.

Travel back to Ancient Rome - the Republic and Empire - through this entertaining and engaging collection of short stories, featuring spies, soldiers and statesmen.

Read about some of your favourite characters from established series or be introduced to new writers in the genre.

This exclusive collection, involving a number of bestsellers in the genre, includes interviews with each of the authors. Read about their interest in Ancient Rome and pick-up some valuable writing tips.

The Emperor’s Sister by Derek Birks
A Night to Remember by Richard Foreman
Pillow Talk by Alistair Forrest
Blood Money by Fiona Forsyth
Fool’s Gold by Jacquie Rogers
The Barge She Sat In by Peter Tonkin
Headhunter by Alistair Tosh

Recommended for fans of Conn Iggulden, Steven Saylor and Ben Kane.

Praise for Derek Birks:

"Packed with action and a cast of well-drawn characters." Peter Sandham, author of
Porphyry & Ash

Praise for 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

Praise for Alistair Forrest:
"
Libertas is a fast-moving tale of fortitude, survival and eventual retribution told against the background of Rome's bloody civil war." Douglas Jackson, author of Glory of Rome

Praise for Fiona Forsyth:
"Tightly-written, well-researched, fast-moving, and showing an excellent eye and ear for character and dialogue. A joy to read." David Wishart

Praise for Jacquie Rogers:
"Vivid prose, gripping mystery and a constant sense of adventure: this Roman Britain is richly textured and immediately alive." Robert Wilton

Praise for Peter Tonkin:
”Edge-of-the-seat terror” Daily Post

Praise for Alistair Tosh:
"An excellent, exciting debut. Gripping, gritty and blood-spattered. Fans of Roman historical adventure will love it!" Matthew Harffy




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