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Tribune and the Sword

by Adam Lofthouse Book 3 in the Shadow of Rome series.

First published 2026

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Britain and Gaul, AD 383. Flavius Maximus has been declared emperor in Britain and crossed into Gaul, where the western emperor Gratian is dead. The civil war has divided officers, commands and friendships that once appeared secure.

Victorinus and Felicius are drawn into opposing loyalties as Maximus and Theodosius face one another across the empire. The novel follows the personal consequences of usurpation, asking whether military honour can survive when the lawful ruler is decided by soldiers rather than succession.

Historical Periods

Late Roman Britain284–410 CE Usurpation of Magnus Maximus383–388 CE

Genres

Court & Political Fiction War Fiction

Historical people

Theodosius I347–395 Magnus Maximus335–388 Gratian359–383

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