A gripping historical adventure set in the second century AD and based
on legends of King Arthur, The Iron Way is the second in Tim Leach's
breathtaking Sarmatian Trilogy. AD 175, Vindolanda, Britannia. After
their cavalry was broken by the legions on the frozen waters of the
Danube, Sarmatian warrior Kai bought his peoples' lives with a pledge to
serve Rome. Bound to the will of the Emperor, the Sarmatians are ready
to fight and eager to die - death in battle is the only escape from the
dishonour of their defeat. Exiled from their home lands, they are
ordered to take the Iron Way to the far north and the very edge of the
Empire. Here, a great wall of stone cuts across the land as straight as
the stroke of a sword. On one side, Rome's dominion; on the other, mist
and rumours - stories of men closer to giants, of warriors who fight
without fear or restraint. For a people who knew no borders, who were
promised war, garrison duty is cruel punishment. But as insurrection
stirs on both sides of the wall, Kai will discover that every barrier
has its weaknesses - and he will have his chance to fight, perhaps to
die. Reviewers on the Sarmatian Trilogy and Tim Leach: 'Roman
military adventure at its best. Ranks with the best historical fiction
available today.' Simon Turney
'A great story from a fascinating period... masterfully written with
beautiful language.' Historical Novel Society
'The characters feel rounded and real, and the Sarmatians' attempts to
keep their world alive and evade the tyrannous reach of Rome are
heartbreaking.' The Times
'Tim Leach writes beautifully.' For Winter Nights
'Recommended.' Historical Novel Society
'Magnificent' Historia
'A poetic, absorbing narrative.' Sunday Times
