Praetorian (novel)
 First UK edition cover | |
| Author | Simon Scarrow |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Eagles of the Empire |
| Genre | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Headline (UK) |
Publication date | 10 November 2011 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 497 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7553-5377-4 |
| Preceded by | The Legion |
| Followed by | The Blood Crows |
Praetorian (2011) is the eleventh book in the Eagles of the Empire series by Simon Scarrow.
Plot summary
The book starts with Macro and Cato spending their days at an inn in Rome awaiting further orders from the Emperor's secretary, Narcissus. Narcissus finally arrives and orders the duo to go undercover in the Praetorian Guard to uncover a plot to assassinate the emperor. Macro and Cato then join the Praetorian guard under different names and try to uncover the plot. During their operation they face their old foe, Vitellius. They succeed in saving the emperor on more than one occasion. In the climax it's hinted that they will go back to Britain to help in the invasion there.
References
- Norfolk, Pam (8 December 2011). "Book review: Praetorian by Simon Scarrow". Garstang Courier. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
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