Triumph in Dust

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Tense and suspenseful, punctuated by horrific violence, unforeseen tragedy, and unexpected heroism -- Steven Saylor, author of The Throne of Caesar and the New York Times bestseller Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome Ross is a splendid writer... I was gripped by the unexpected twists and turns as history came to life' -- Ruth Downie [A] series that doesn't let up in quality * Weekend Sport * Hugely enjoyable -- Conn Iggulden Well-crafted, atmospheric and throughly enjoyable -- Ben Kane A gripping tale, rich in historical detail, evoking political intrigue and the noise and terror of battle and with an ending that caught me completely unawares -- David Gilman, author of Night Flight to Paris Hot, sweaty, gripping and bloody - Triumph in Dust is bloody good too! * Weekend Sport * With consummate skill, Ross presents us with a vision of late Rome that is tense, exhilarating, complex and exotic... Triumph in Dust stays with the reader long after the last page is turned' -- Simon Turney Sprawling in scope and rich in historical detail, this is a gritty, thrilling end to a wonderful series. Ian Ross not only brings us a scintillating tale, with page-turning action and vivid characters, he also writes with such authority and conviction you could believe he has discovered time travel and witnessed the events first-hand... Triumph in Dust is a triumph of historical fiction' -- Matthew Harffy. Ross is wonderful at conjuring up this Rome... Fans of Harry Sidebottom or Ben Kane who are yet to discover Ross will devour this series' * The Times. * The role early Christians played in the siege is particularly fascinating, but it is the portrait of Castus, a man past his prime, resolutely pagan, vulnerable and brave, who shines in this superb conclusion to a landmark series * Sunday Express *