Set in the late Roman Republic, in the first century B.C.E., The Forgotten Legion is a tale of the greatest empire of the ancient world from the perspective of those on the lowest rungs of its society. Romulus and Fabiola are twins, born into slavery to a enslaved mother who is much beloved by them, and much abused by their owner. At 13 years old, they and their mother are sold: Romulus to gladiator school, Fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of one of the most...

Alleen de goden kunnen de Romeinen nog redden... 'De rijzende ster van historische fictie.' - Wilbur Smith 'Meesterlijk gedaan.' - The Times 'Ben Kane staat bovenaan in het genre van de historische fictie.' - Western Mail 9 na Christus, Germania, ten oosten van de Rijn. Vijandige stammen bereiden een dodelijke hinderlaag voor op de Romeinen. Hun aanvoerder is een charismatisch stamhoofd en vertrouweling van Rome, Arminius, wiens droom het is om de Romeinse indringers uit Germania te verdri...

The Forgotten Legion - ten thousand legionaries made captive by the Parthians - has marched to Margiana on the edge of the known world. In its midst are Romulus, Brennus and Tarquinius, all men with good reason to hate Rome. Together the trio must face the savage tribes which constantly threaten the area. But other, more treacherous enemies lurk within the ranks of the Forgotten Legion itself. When all hope is lost, the three friends' character will be tested to the utter limit.Mea...

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LONG 'SHORT' STORY, NOT A FULL LENGTH NOVEL.Ever wondered what happened to Brennus as he fought the elephant on the bank of the river in India? Ever wondered what happened to Romulus and Tarquinius after The Road to Rome ended? Now you can find out.ABOUT THE STORY’S PRICE: Hello, you lovely people. Odd to talk about money straight up, but I know that some of you might be thinking, $3.49/£2.49 is a lot for a short story. However, it's almost a novella i...

'A rip-roaring epic' PAUL FINCH'A truly vibrant and gripping read' HELENA GUMLEY-MASON'An epic tale' MATTHEW HARRFY'Historical fiction has never been more visceral' JAMES ROLLINS'A tour de force on an epic scale' DOUGLAS JACKSONREBEL. LEADER. BROTHER. KING.Henry II is King of England, Wales, Ireland, Norman...

'Yet another of history's most chapters given the five-star Ben Kane treatment' PAUL FINCH'A truly vibrant and gripping read' HELENA GUMLEY-MASON'Historical fiction has never been more visceral' JAMES ROLLINS'A tour de force on an epic scale' DOUGLAS JACKSONKING. POLITICIAN. WARRIOR. CONQUEROR.Richard the Lionheart's long-awaited goal comes true as...

From Sunday Times Bestselling author Ben Kane comes a collection of short stories:Sands of the ArenaCan a wet-behind-the-ears gladiator survive a bloody contest ordered by Emperor Caligula?The ShrineCenturion Tullus discovers that Fate will always hold him in her grip.The ArenaLegionary Piso's much anticipated payday plays out very differently than he expected.Ea...

The mighty slave army, led by Spartacus, has crushed all before it, scattering the legions of Rome. Now invincible, he marches towards the Alps and freedom.But storm clouds are growing on the horizon. Crassus, the richest man in Rome, has raised an army to rival Spartacus, and there are murmurings of rebellion in Spartacus' own army.Spartacus, on the brink of glory, must make a crucial decision - to go forward over the Alps to freedom, or back to face the might of Rome and ...

HAS ROME FINALLY MET ITS MATCH?'A triumph!' Harry Sidebottom **'**Exceptional' Anthony Riches 'Fans of battle-heavy historical fiction will, justly, adore Clash of Empires' The Times******************THE MIGHT OF ROME**The great general Hannibal Barca is on the verge of defeat. Victory will crown Rome the most powerful empire in the world. While the...

In 48 B.C., having survived a disastrous campaign in Pythia as part of the Forgotten Legion and spent years fighting their way back to Rome, Romulus and Tarquinius have finally made it as far as Alexandria. On arrival, though, they find themselves in the midst of the Roman Civil War, are press-ganged into Caesar's thinning legions and greatly outnumbered and fighting for their lives against the Egyptian army. Meanwhile in Rome, Romulus' twin sister Fabiola, having caught only a glimpse of ...

'A star of historical fiction' WILBUR SMITH'One of our nation's most ambitious and engaging writers' MANDA SCOTT'Grabs you from the start and never lets you go' HARRY SIDEBOTTOM'Exciting, immersive, and great fun' GILES KRISTIANNeither men nor gods will stand in his way...On the east coast of Ireland thirteen-year ol...

CAN GREECE RESIST THE MIGHT OF ROME?Get ready for the climax of the Roman invasion of Greece in Sunday Times bestseller Ben Kane's latest historical adventure.ONE FINAL CLASHReeling from his defeat at the hands of the Macedonians, Rome's furious General Flamininus gathers his legions for the final strike on King Philip's mighty phalanx.AN EMPIRE ON THE EDGEBoth leaders know the victor will...