The Gladiator

Name: The Gladiator
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by Simon Scarrow

Book 9 in the Eagles of the Empire series.

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Crete, AD 48. An earthquake wrecks the island’s towns and leaves Macro and Cato stranded among collapsing authority and shortages. The destruction allows enslaved people led by the former gladiator Ajax to revolt against Roman owners and officials. Taking command of the surviving garrison, the officers must protect civilians and restore communications while confronting a rebellion driven by genuine brutality as well as revenge.