First published 1969
A decorated Roman centurion stands stripped of rank and reputation, banished to Britain's savage frontier. Falsely accused of treason, he faces an impossible challenge: survive the hostile landscape and brutal indigenous tribes while proving his innocence to a legion that now views him as a traitor. His survival depends on cunning, martial skill, and an unbreakable resolve to reconstruct his shattered military legacy. With each challenge, he must outmaneuver enemies both external and internal, knowing that one mistake could mean certain death. At stake is more than mere survival—it is the restoration of his name and the chance to return to the only life he has ever known.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, thriller, ancient
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Britain
Period: Ancient
282 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books