
Sand of the Arena
James Duffy(Author)
McBooks Press
Published on 1. December 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-59013-124-4 (ISBN)
Description
In AD 63 the long arm of the Roman Empire stretches across the European continent and the gladiatorial games are awash in blood and glory. For Quintus Honorius Romanus, son of one of the richest men in Rome, everything is as it should be-as long as he can sneak off to the arena for a little entertainment. Things go drastically wrong, however, when Quintus loses his family, his social standing, and his name to an imposter. Faced with a life of menial slavery, Quintus joins a gladiatorial school instead and begins a game of high stakes, as he vows to bring down the usurper who stole his life.
Reviews / Votes
"Duffy recreates in gory detail the world of Roman gladiators, complete with larger-than-life characters and plenty of fast-paced, sanguinary action... [an] entertaining read." -- Publishers Weekly "Duffy combines a sure sense of character and narrative with an intimate knowledge of the world of the Roman arena... an exciting and satisfying novel." --John Maddox Roberts, author of the SPQR series "Well researched and exciting." -- Library JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Globe Pequot Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
584 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59013-124-4 (9781590131244)
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Person
James Duffy is an Emmy award-winning television writer and producer with his own production company and the author of a series of graphic novels featuring the Cisco Kid. He lives with his family in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.