{"product_id":"9780755339167_108","title":"The Gladiator by Scarrow, Simon | Subject:Crime, Thrillers \u0026 Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description The action-packed new novel featuring Roman army officers Macro and Cato from Sunday Times bestselling author Simon ScarrowWhile centurions Macro and Cato are returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign against the Parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tidal wave. They barely make it to the port of Matala in Crete where they are stunned to find a devastated town. An earthquake has struck the island, destroying its cities and killing thousands. In the chaotic aftermath, large bands of the island's slaves begin to revolt and local bandits, taking advantage of the slave rebellion, urge the Cretans to overthrow the Roman administration. With many of the island's troops either killed or wounded during the earthquake, the governor of the province calls on Macro and Cato for help. Can they move swiftly enough to counter the rebellion before it sweeps the Romans from the island? Review Praise for Simon Scarrow: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's agreat read' (Bernard Cornwell)A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army isalways a joy (The Times)Gripping... ferocious and compelling, it is a story ofblood, romance and sacrifice (Daily Express)Rollicking good fun (Mail on Sunday)A satisfyinglybloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff (Good Book Guide)Gripping (Sunday Times)Scarrow's [novels]rank with the best (Independent)'Fast paced and compelling... another excellent addition to this enjoyable series' (Canberra Times, Australia) Book Description CENTURION was on theSunday Times hardback bestseller list for several weeks, reaching the No. 2 position; it was also a paperback bestseller About the Author Simon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. His many successful books include his Eagles of the Empire novels featuring Roman soldiers Macro and Cato, most recently INVICTUS, BRITANNIA, BROTHERS IN BLOOD and PRAETORIAN, as well as HEARTS OF STONE, set in Greece during the Second World War, SWORD AND SCIMITAR, about the 1565 Siege of Malta, and a quartet about Wellington and Napoleon including the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller THE FIELDS OF DEATH. He is the author with T. J. Andrews of the novels ARENA and INVADER. Find out more at www.simonscarrow.co.uk and on Facebook \/officialsimonscarrow and Twitter @SimonScarrow\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Used Good | Paperback","offers":[{"title":"Used Good","offer_id":42686170988790,"sku":"9780755339167_F3_A6","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/3857\/8002\/products\/51i1G9opXvL.jpg?v=1646842415","url":"https:\/\/www.worthing.in\/products\/9780755339167_108","provider":"Worthing.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}