Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for my gifted ebook. This is my honest review for the tour.

August. 383 AD.

Flavius Maximus has declared himself emperor and crossed into Gaul. The civil war with Gratian has been short, and the rightful ruler of the West lies in an early grave.

Now two men face off across an empire. Theodosius in the east, his armies large but reliant on mercenaries. Maximus in the west, his forces small, but battle hardened and loyal to a fault.

In the middle of the chaos, at the heart of a dying world, two old friends march at the heads of opposing forces. Tribune Sixtus Victorinus fights for the West. Not out of loyalty to Maximus, but to his two sons who are bound by oath to fight for the pretender.

And General Gaius Felicius for the East. Outcasted by Maximus, he will stop at nothing to see the usurper toppled. But if his old friend stands in his path, is the road to vengeance still one he will choose to tread?

War is coming, and both men must look inside themselves and decide what is greater: the cause they fight for, or the bonds of fellowship. 🔥⚔️

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I always enjoy a historical fiction novel, and Adam Lofthouse has become a go-to author for me.

This is yet another fast-paced and engaging instalment in the Shadow of Rome series. Tribune and the Sword takes us back to 383 AD. A time of conflict between Maximus and Theodosius. Both men believe they should be the Emperor. Sixtus Victorinus fights for Maximus to protect his sons, who are oathbound. His friend, General Felicius, is determined that Maximus will pay, but with Victorinus in his way, will he stay on that path?

Characters like these are what keep me hooked on historical fiction. I feel every emotion that runs through the storyline. The vivid setting just transports me back in time instantly! The fact that it is action-packed keeps me coming back to this series, too.

I am always surprised at how much I learn every time I read historical fiction. The rich and fascinating story is woven so well that I never know where the fiction begins or the facts end! I whizzed through Tribune and Storm and then immediately regretted not savouring it more. I can never win!

Author Bio

Adam has for many years held a passion for the ancient world. As a teenager he picked up Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden, and has been obsessed with all things Rome ever since. After ten years of immersing himself in stories of the Roman world, he decided to have a go at writing one for himself. He lives in Kent, UK.

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