The Borderlands
'A brilliantly realised world of Imperial ambition and native resistance' Simon Scarrow 'Wonderful, distinct characters' Conn Iggulden Will Britain take him in... or mark him as its enemy? Faustus Valerianus is the son of a Roman father and a British mother, a captive sold among the spoils after Claudiusâ invasion. When both parents die within a month of each other, he sells the family farm and enlists, joining legendary general Agricolaâs campaign to conquer the entirety of the British Isles. But Faustus will have to contend with more than ferocious British warriors and whip-cracking elements. For the bonds of blood can weigh heavy on oneâs soul. The call of his motherâs true people. His fatherâs restless shadow. Faustus must carry them with him... A deeply moving, gripping, and epic historical drama, perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Alex Gough, and Andrew Frediani. Praise for ÂŽShadow of the EagleÂŽ: "A haunting, historical epic" - Gordon Doherty, author of ÂŽSons of RomeÂŽ "I only need one word to describe this stunning novel: masterful" - Anthony Riches, Sunday Times bestselling author of ÂŽWounds of HonourÂŽ Amanda Cockrell, writing as Damion Hunter, is the author of seven previous Roman novels: the four-volume series ÂŽThe CenturionsÂŽ. She grew up in Ojai, California, and developed a fascination with the Romans when a college friend gave her Rosemary Sutcliffâs books to read.