Hero Of Rome – Douglas Jackson

Description

Hero of Rome by Douglas Jackson is a gripping historical fiction novel set during one of the most turbulent periods in Roman Britain. The first in the Gaius Valerius Verrens series, this vivid tale follows Tribune Gaius Valerius Verrens as he stands against the might of Boudicca’s uprising—a rebellion that threatens to drive Rome from the British Isles. With Emperor Nero’s attention elsewhere and Roman rule teetering on the edge, the fate of Colonia and its people rests in Valerius’s hands.

As tensions rise, the novel paints a powerful portrait of loyalty, bravery, and survival. The battle against Boudicca’s fearsome warriors is brutal and unrelenting, forcing Valerius and his men into a desperate final defence within the Temple of Claudius. It’s here, amid bloodshed and fire, that he earns the title Hero of Rome. Douglas Jackson’s meticulous attention to historical detail and fast-paced storytelling bring this clash of cultures vividly to life.