From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, the second book in his
authentic, action-packed series set on the frontiers of the Roman
Empire.
AD 113: NICOPOLIS In the depths of the desert on the empire's Eastern
Frontier, the Roman army lays siege to the city of Nicopolis.
Estranged from his beloved Enica to keep her safe, centurion Flavius
Ferox has secured his freedom after being framed once again. His next
quest: to uncover traitors within the Roman ranks.
As the siege builds, widespread corruption seethes and soldiers are
murdered in cold blood. Meanwhile, Ferox's investigation brings him
closer and closer to the imperial court, and uncovers connections to
Hadrian himself...
Gritty, gripping and profoundly authentic, The City is the second
book in a brand new trilogy set in the Roman empire from bestselling
historian Adrian Goldsworthy.