The final book in the City of Victory trilogy, set in the Roman empire. Hadrian has journeyed to Britannia, inspecting the first installations of his great wall. But when war breaks out, he has deadly plans for Ferox. 'No one knows the Roman army better than Adrian Goldsworthy, and no one writes more convincing Roman fiction.' Harry Sidebottom 'Gritty and realistic... Goldsworthy's characters are authentically ancient and his descriptions of Roman Briton ring true.' Daily Telegraph (Sydney) 'Incredibly authentic... Plenty of action and a cracking read for lovers of historical fiction or fans of Roman history.' What Cathy Read Next 'An extraordinarily rich picture of a battle on the empire's borders.' The Times 'A hugely enjoyable read by a master of non-fiction turned deft hand at Roman historical fiction.' Historical Novel Society 'Goldsworthy is an erudite guide.' BBC History 'Brings the reader closer to the true nature of Roman Britain' New Books Magazine