The city of rome lies spread out before him on the far bank. Sidebottoms thriller title the last hour is an ancient rome novel with a more typical hero. Harry sidebottom is a british historian and author best known for writing the throne of the caesars and the warrior of rome series of historical novels. Possibly some of the events in the book are a little contrived but it really doesnt matter in the sweep of the story. A battlehardened soldier has just 24 hours to expose a deadly conspiracy at the heart of the roman empire in this brill. Harry sidebottom was brought up in racing stables in newmarket where his father was a trainer. See the complete warrior of rome series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The last hour, his tenth novel, introduces us once again to marcus clodius ballista, hero of the warrior of rome books.
Naturally there is the historical element but it is also a very well written thriller with all. It will be out 8th march 2018, but is already available to preorder, with a discount, on amazon. Harry sidebottom is a british author and historian, best known for his two series of historical novels the warrior of rome, and throne of the caesars. The last hour harry sidebottom bok 9781785764219 bokus. It was an excellent introduction to the writing of harry sidebottom. It is a rare book in so far that it falls into several genres. The last hour, his tenth novel, introduced us once again to marcus clodius ballista, hero of the warrior of rome books. Mar 08, 2018 harry sidebottom is one of those authors you look forward to hearing about a new release from him and the last hour is definitely a book you would want to read sooner rather than later. For readers of bernard cornwell, ben kane, simon scarrow and conn iggulden, the last hour is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Buy a cheap copy of the last hour book by harry sidebottom. Harry sidebottom the last hour by harry sidebottom is a stunning read. I love having these books in by back pocket from the grecoroman period, they offer up a complete change of pace. One of my favourite authors, harry sidebottom, returns with another excellent piece of roman historical fiction, the lost ten. But i like harry sidebottom as a writer, and i like the way he evokes his ancient rome, and i think it a mistake to dismiss these books.
Relentless, brutal, brilliant, this is jack reacher in ancient rome ben kane a cracking tale. Nov 15, 2018 harry sidebottom teaches ancient history at oxford university. Sidebottom also penned the throne of the caesars series. Harry sidebottom takes up his sword for a seventh time in his warrior of rome series with his new novel, the last hour.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the last hour. Read the last hour 24 set in ancient rome by harry sidebottom available from rakuten kobo. Published by zaffre publishing 2018 a lone figure stands silhouetted atop the mausoleum of hadrian. The last hour ebook by harry sidebottom rakuten kobo. The last hour warrior of rome, book 7 by harry sidebottom. While the last hour is listed as the first in a new series, it is all actually still connected to ballista and the previous books hes been in.
Welcome back to the stunning ancient world, recreated in all its splendour and corruption by the master of roman novels, harry sidebottom, an oxford classicist. The last hour a lone figure stands silhouetted atop the mausoleum of hadrian. Sally taylor a lone figure stands silhouetted atop the mausoleum of hadrian. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The last hour ebook by harry sidebottom 9781785764233. Harry sidebottom teaches ancient history at oxford. An amazing story of bloodlust, ruthless ambition and revenge the times relentless, brutal, brilliant.
The last hour by harry sidebottom the unseen library. The lost ten 2019 by harry sidebottom elly mcdonald. The sequel was titled king of kings and there are seven books in the series. Mar 04, 2019 harry sidebottom is one of those authors you look forward to hearing about a new release from him and the last hour is definitely a book you would want to read sooner rather than later. Benets hall, oxford, and lincoln college, where he also teaches ancient history. An amazing story of bloodlust, ruthless ambition and revenge the times relentless, brutal, brilliant, this is jack reacher in ancient rome ben kane epic mary beard a ripping story. The last hour is the seventh book in the series and it was released in 2018. Kiefer sutherlands 24 meets gladiator in this breathless historical thriller for fans of bernard cornwell, ben kane, simon scarrow and conn iggulden. He must run, bluff, hide and fight his way across the seven hills. Harry sidebottom is one of those authors you look forward to hearing about a new release from him and the last hour is definitely a book you would want to read sooner rather than later. Theres no doubt that harry sidebottom is an expert in both his fields, an eminent historian and a writer of historical fiction sagas.
The last hour by harry sidebottom overdrive rakuten. Marcus clodius ballista, despite his roman name, is every inch a german barbarian, but he remains loyal to his friend, the roman emperor gallienus. Jun 17, 2018 harry sidebottom is a renowned british historian and veteran author of roman historical fiction, having previously written two bestselling series, warrior of rome and throne of the caesars. The protagonist is on a mission to save the emperor but has a strict deadline of sunset to get to rome if the emperor and his family are to live another day. A lone figure stands silhouetted atop the mausoleum of hadrian. Sidebottom is a particularly skilled historical fiction author who has written some amazing novels in the last 10 years, all of which have focused on the roman empire in the turbulent 3 rd century ad. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. It is my first novel actually set in the city of rome, and is a race against time thriller.
The last hour by harry sidebottom is a stunning read. Fa the last hour af harry sidebottom som paperback bog pa. The lost ten by harry sidebottom the unseen library. His foray into fiction began with his warrior of rome series, which has sold over half a million copies. This fictional series kicked off with fire in the east in 2008 and it was his first fictional novel published. He will publish the last hour a new stand alone novel featuring ballista, the hero of the warrior of rome series, in march 2018. This fictional series has six books in it so far and there may be more to come. May 24, 2019 harry sidebottom is an academic specializing in the 3 rd century roman empire who has written two popular novel series. In much the way his previous novel, the last hour, can be dismissed as jack reacher in rome. Behind him, the sun is setting over the centre of the known world. He took his doctorate in ancient history at oxford and has taught at various universities including oxford, where he lectures in ancient history.
The last hour book by harry sidebottom thriftbooks. An amazing story of bloodlust, ruthless ambition and revenge the times. The last hour harry sidebottom haftad 9781785764226 bokus. Set in ancient rome we are taken on a journey with ballista, a credible and lovable character, through the streets of rome meeting people from all countries, and of all ranks in their society. His focus is heavily upon action, danger and fighting in the last hour, the 2018 installment of the story of ballista in the warrior of rome series. I think gareth evanss first raid movie is a pretty good parallel to the last hour novel because it also deals with protagonists being locked into the environment in which they have to scheme and fight their way out in a short period of time. Sidebottom s thriller title the last hour is an ancient rome novel with a more typical hero. It is packed with incident and the book is full of the historical details that bring it to life. Harry sidebottom is a renowned british historian and veteran author of roman historical fiction, having previously written two bestselling series, warrior of rome and throne of the caesars. The warrior of rome book series by harry sidebottom includes books fire in the east, warrior of rome. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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