New author: Alistair Tosh

We've added Alistair Tosh to our list of authors publishing fiction set in ancient Rome. Alistair has just published his debut novel through Sharpe Books, called Siege. This is the first book in his Edge of Empire series.

One of my favourite current authors, Matthew Harffy, the author of the terrific Bernicia Chronicles has this week interviewed Alistair about his new book and you can read more about Siege and the forthcoming series here: INTERVIEW: Alistair Tosh, author of Edge of Empire: Siege.

1. Siege (Edge of Empire book 1)

AD 139. Lucius Faenius Felix arrives in Britannia to command the First Nervana, a renowned cohort drawn from the homelands of the fierce Nervii tribe. The soldier has been recently cheated out of his ancestral estates - and is still grieving from the mysterious murder of his father. Along with Cai Martis, a veteran cavalry Prefect, the young officer uncovers news of a conspiracy. The resurgent Novantae, a ferocious tribe led by the determined war-chief, Barra, aim to put the Romans to the sword and win back the province.

Surrounded and cut off by their enemies, Lucius and Cai must lead their cohort through hostile territory. Conquer or be conquered. The Romans attempt to send a message through enemy lines. The First Nervana make a desperate final stand behind the walls of their fort. Did the message get through? Lucius and Cai know all too well what is at stake. Victory or death.

Paperback: Latest edition: 2022 Publisher: Sharpe Books ISBN: 979-8419139275 Pages: 354 Availability & latest prices:

Kindle: Latest edition: 2022 Publisher: Sharpe Books Availability & latest prices:

Alistair's fiction is available in paperback and kindle format. If you want to read more about Alistair and his work, he posts on twitter as @alistair_tosh.

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