The first book in an action-packed and rigorously researched new Roman historical series by the acclaimed author ofCaligulaandClaudius

The Roman grip on Britain is weakening. Emperor Nero has turned his face away from this far-flung outpost. The Druids are on the rise, spreading seeds of rebellion among the British tribes. Roman cruelty and exploitation has angered their British subjects. The warrior queen Boudicca will lead the tribes to war.

Standing against the rising tide of Boudicca's rebellion is Roman Tribune, Gaius Valerius Verrens, Commander of the veteran legions at Colonia. Valerius leads the veterans in a last stand against the unstoppable horde of Boudicca's rebel army. Step by step, the bloodied survivors are forced back into the Temple of Claudius. It is here that Valerius wins lifelong fame and the accolade Hero of Rome.

Douglas Jacksonturned a lifelong fascination for Rome and the Romans into his first two novels,CaligulaandClaudius. He was born in Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders and now lives in Bridge of Allan.Hero of Romeis the first novel in a major new Roman historical action series.

A journalist by profession, Douglas Jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for Rome and the Romans in to his first two highly-praised novels,CaligulaandClaudius. His third,Hero of Rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, Gaius Valerius Verrens. Seven further novels featuring Valerius have followed - the most recent beingGlory of Rome- and have won critical acclaim and confirm their author as one of the UK's foremost historical novelists. An active member of the Historical Writers Association and the Historical Novel Society, Douglas Jackson lives near Stirling in Scotland.

The first book in an action-packed and rigrously researched new Roman historical series by the acclaimed author of Caligula and Claudius.