The Last Hour

by Harry Sidebottom

Book 6 in the Warrior of Rome series.

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In AD 265 Ballista reaches Rome with evidence of a conspiracy against Emperor Gallienus. He has one day to cross a city filled with political enemies, warn the emperor and protect his own family before the plotters can complete their plan.

Cut off from normal military command, Ballista must rely on disguise, memory and a small number of uncertain allies. The novel compresses imperial politics into a pursuit through streets, palaces, baths and monuments where loyalty can change within hours.