Under the Eagle

Good fun book, opens up the series. Vivid (if a little predictable) adventure story set in the world of the roman army. Fair warning of some sexist themes and general caricatures for sake of a light easy read

Good fun book, opens up the series. Predictable to a degree but a vivid and well-written adventure story set in the (presumably) well-researched world of the roman army. Fair warning of some (predictably) sexist themes and a tendency towards caricatures for sake of a light easy read