Author : Ben Kane
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473537355
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)
Book Synopsis The Arena (A gripping short story in the bestselling Eagles of Rome series) by : Ben Kane
Download or read book The Arena (A gripping short story in the bestselling Eagles of Rome series) written by Ben Kane and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exclusive digital short from Ben Kane, ‘the rising star of historical fiction’ (Wilbur Smith). A day out with comrades, brutal gladiator fights, a bet with disastrous consequences. A Roman soldier’s much anticipated payday plays out in very different ways to those he expected. The German frontier, AD 12. Legionary Marcus Piso is set to enjoy a four monthly payday with his comrades. Wine, food and gladiatorial entertainment are on offer, and his purse is full. But thanks to a dishonest bet maker, events take on a very dangerous life of their own... The Arena is a prequel to Ben Kane's upcoming novel, Hunting the Eagles, the second in the new gripping three-part series, Eagles of Rome. It also includes a sample chapter from the new book.