Description
Gladiator: Street Fighter by Simon Scarrow is the second book in the Gladiator series, set in ancient Rome during the final years of the Roman Republic. The story follows young Marcus Cornelius Primus, a boy being trained in the brutal skills required of a gladiator. Now living in Rome in 61 BC and connected to the household of Julius Caesar, Marcus continues to develop his fighting abilities, learning to handle weapons such as the dagger, throwing knife and staff, as well as how to defend himself with his bare hands. But surviving in Rome requires more than training for the arena. The city’s streets are controlled by violent rival gangs whose clashes threaten public order and political stability. When a plot to assassinate Caesar comes to light, Marcus is drawn into a dangerous mission that takes him deep into the world of the street gangs. Forced to act undercover, he must rely on both his combat training and his courage to survive.
Combining historical detail with fast-paced action, the novel explores loyalty, courage and survival in the turbulent world of ancient Rome.
