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Three fearless men are drawn into the endless battles of ancient Rome's fiery war, fighting for power, for victory, for survival--and above all, for honour. Brennos, the barbarian leader of the Celtic tribes, faces bloody personal consequences when his enemies hatch a vicious assassination plot. Aquila, now fighting for Rome, carries with him his lucky talisman: a golden amulet shaped like an eagle in flight, the only clue to his true identity. And Marcellus, son of Rome's most powerful senator, must find within himself the ability to lead men into battle--and to win.

At the head of the de Hauteville family stands Robert, who has only one aim: to expand his power by military conquest. Roger, the youngest of the brothers, is a great fighter and canny politician. In company--and sometimes in conflict--with Robert, he will seek to raise the family to become rulers in their own right. Their chosen enemies are the mighty Saracen Emirs of Sicily, and conquest comes before all . . . even if the path is not easy.

Rome has lost its greatest warrior - for Aulus, the doom-laden prophecy of forty years earlier has come to pass. It is now left to Lucius to defy the oracle's curse alone, and the corrupt and powerful senator leaves nothing to chance in his bid to survive. But one boy, alone in the world, holds the key to his fate - and the future of the Roman Republic.

The loyalty of brothers . . . the betrayal of warriors. In eleventh-century Italy, William de Hauteville, oldest of the mercenary de Hauteville brothers, and his men are the Lombards' greatest hope of overcoming the might of Byzantium.

The second volume in the powerful Crusades trilogy 1096: The Pope has called for a crusade to free Jerusalem, and half the warriors of Europe have responded. Among them is the Norman Count Bohemund, one-time enemy of Byzantium, whose help is required if progress is to be possible. His first task, pushing back the infidel Turks from the holy places of Christendom, calls for an uneasy alliance with old enemy Emperor Alexius. But can the crusaders trust the wily emperor? With past tensions and grudges arising, Bohemund is faced once again with the opportunity to gain power, land, and riches for himself – but will the risks of doing so outweigh the rewards? The crusaders must contend with sieges, open battles, hunger, and want on their journey to mighty Antioch, where they face the stiffest test of their mettle. As defeat threatens, only Norman discipline can save the day.

Volume #1 in the Crusades trilogy. Under Robert Guiscard, the de Hautevilles have grown in importance and power throughout Italy and, through the Papacy, all of Christendom. Now it is Robert's son Bohemund's turn to take up arms. The opportunity to fight under the papal banner in the Holy Lands could bring him the glory and riches he desires, and which have been cruelly denied him elsewhere.

1033, on the Normandy border: Six brothers, trained since birth to become great warriors, prepare to experience their first taste of battle. Following in their father's footsteps, the sons of Tancred de Hauteville are knights with but one true purpose: to fight. Nothing matters more to a Norman of noble birth than skillful swordsmanship and victory in battle--and the de Hautevilles are used to winning.

Set in 1795, the story follows Lieutenant John Pearce as he confronts new adversaries while navigating personal challenges, particularly his complicated feelings for the recently widowed Emily Barclay. Serving aboard HMS Flirt, Pearce joins a squadron under Horatio Nelson, participating in a successful reconnaissance mission that leads to the destruction of a French battery. Amidst raids, divided loyalties, and fierce naval battles, Pearce must rely on his courage and determination to survive and reunite with Emily.

Set in 1796, the story follows Lieutenant John Pearce and his enigmatic companion, Oliphant, as they navigate the dangers of Gravelines, a smuggler's haven in France. Seeking a way back to England, they encounter a treacherous journey complicated by the presence of Pearce's old adversaries, the Tolland brothers, who may have a sinister connection to the murder of Catherine Carruthers. The narrative unfolds with themes of betrayal, survival, and the quest for justice amidst perilous circumstances.