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Lion of the Sun

by Harry Sidebottom Book 3 in the Warrior of Rome series.

First published 2010

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In AD 260 the Roman eastern army collapses and Emperor Valerian is captured by Shapur I at Edessa. Ballista must survive the aftermath of the defeat while Roman command disintegrates and cities, soldiers and local rulers decide whose authority can still protect them.

The vacuum allows Odaenathus of Palmyra to emerge as the leading power in the east. Ballista’s search for safety and revenge unfolds alongside the creation of a new military order, with Zenobia and the Palmyrene court positioned between loyalty to Rome and their own ambitions.

Historical Periods

Battle of Edessa260 CE Palmyrene Empire260–273 CE

Genres

Court & Political Fiction War Fiction

Historical people

Shapur Ic. 3rd century–272 Valerian200–c. 260s Gallienus218–268 Odaenathusc. 220s–267 Zenobiac. 240–after 274

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