Tag Archives: Ancient Rome

Hammer: Free for a Limited Time

“A relic is all that stands between Rome and victory!” This award-winning book from Micheál Cladáin is free for a limited time from today. Download an epic adventure! Embark on a pulse-pounding journey alongside Genonn, a seasoned Druid, as he undertakes a mission that will test his limits. When rebellion erupts in Roman Britain, heContinue reading “Hammer: Free for a Limited Time”

Hammer: Free for a Limited Time

“A relic is all that stands between Rome and victory!” This award-winning book from Micheál Cladáin’s is free for a limited time from today. Download an epic adventure! Embark on a pulse-pounding journey alongside Genonn, a seasoned Druid, as he undertakes a mission that will test his limits. When rebellion erupts in Roman Britain, heContinue reading “Hammer: Free for a Limited Time”

The Iron Between: Anvil

The year is CE 77. Vespasian appoints Agricola as governor of Britannia. Upon arriving, Agricola is told of an Ordovician attack led by his enemy, Luchar, where a cavalry outpost has been destroyed, and the sons of Rome’s senators massacred. He remembers a similar event when he was a Banded Tribune seconded to Suetonius. ThoseContinue reading “The Iron Between: Anvil”

The Silver Eagle — Book Review

In a nutshell, this series will probably appeal to readers who are looking for light entertainment rather than any serious Ancient Roman-based fiction. I read the first book in the Forgotten Legion trilogy by Ben Kane. I probably wouldn’t have bothered with the second book, except I bought all three on special offer from aContinue reading “The Silver Eagle — Book Review”

Hammer: Free for a Day

Award- winning book from Micheál Cladáin’s is free for the next 24 hours. Renowned Irish author, John De Burca called it “Hugely enjoyable.” Historical novelist, Cathie Dunn called it a “…riveting read.” “A relic is all that stands between Rome and victory!” United KingdomUnited States

Iron — Kirkus Review

A satisfyingly gritty and complex tale of a noble Roman commander and a valiant Christian woman. In Cladáin’s historical novel, a Roman general experiences love and betrayal on the far northern frontier. The second book in the author’s The Iron Between trilogy continues the story of the Roman commander Agricola as he deals with frontierContinue reading “Iron — Kirkus Review”

Iron Dramatis Personae

Here’s a list of the main characters in Iron. Historical Figures Agricola—A Roman soldier and politician who conquered Northern Britain and Wales. Born to a political family of senatorial rank in France, Agricola began his military career as a Banded Tribune under Governor Gaius Suetonius Paulinus. Tacitus claims Agricola invaded Ireland, the central premise ofContinue reading “Iron Dramatis Personae”