KNYGA Harry Sidebottom Fire and Sword

Experience the gripping saga of Fire and Sword by Harry Sidebottom, a captivating historical fiction novel published in 2017. Set in the tumultuous year of AD 238, known as the Year of the Six Emperors, this third installment in Sidebottom's epic series plunges readers into a world rife with murder, political intrigue, and civil war in ancient Rome. As the empire teeters on the brink of chaos following the deaths of the Gordiani father and son in Africa, the ruthless Maximinus Thrax seeks to reclaim the throne. With the Senate scrambling to protect themselves from his wrath, alliances are tested and the fate of Rome hangs in the balance. With 464 pages of thrilling narrative, Fire and Sword is often described as "Game of Thrones without the dragons" by The Times. Dive into this masterful tale of ambition and betrayal that will keep you on the edge of your seat.