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The Emperor's Spy

Rome, Book 1

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The Emperor's Spy

By: Manda Scott
Narrated by: Philip Stevens
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From the Sunday Times best-selling author Manda Scott, a high-octane, stirring and exciting historical adventure full of intrigue and action. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden.

AD 64. Rome is burning. Only one man can save it.

The emperor: Nero, emperor of Rome and feared by his subjects for his temper and cruelty, is in possession of an ancient document predicting that Rome will burn.

The spy: Sebastos Pantera, assassin and spy for the Roman Legions, is ordered to stop the impending cataclysm. He knows that if he doesn't, his life - and that of thousands of others - is in terrible danger.

The chariot boy: Math, a young charioteer, subject to the wiles and schemes of the emperor and the spy.

Who will win this game, where death stalks the drivers - on the track and off it?

©2010 Manda Scott (P)2021 Penguin Audio Action & Adventure Ancient Historical Historical Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Espionage Mystery Rome

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"As exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate...." (The Independent)

"A gripping tale...." (Daily Mail)
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Brilliantly written and full of historical information woven into a rich tapestry. Characters are well developed and breathtaking realism is created with her writing.

Outstanding story.

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