When i first met gaius valerius verrens in the opening chapters of hero of rome by scottish author douglas jackson. Explore books by douglas jackson with our selection at. Douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first two novels, caligula and claudius. Of course being in neros spotlight isnt always a good thing as. This acclaimed book by douglas jackson is available at. Gaius valerius verrens has returned to rome and is made a hero of rome by the emperor, nero for his actions and bravery in britain. Douglas jackson hailed a hero of rome, valerius is not the man he once was scarred both physically and emotionally by the battles he has fought. I was born in jedburgh on the border between england and scotland in the summer of 1956. A master of his discipline rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today daily express about the author. But, back in rome, the new emperor faces his own challenges, not least from his own brother, domitian, a man with an insatiable. The biggest threat to the empire comes not from the armies of boudicca or the hordes of germania but from within the walls of rome itself.
Defender of rome and avenger of rome followed and have won critical acclaim and confirmed douglas as one of the uks foremost historical novelists. Discover book depositorys huge selection of douglas jackson books online. Hailed a hero of rome, valerius is not the man he once was scarred both physically and emotionally by the battles he has fought. Ive just set up doug jackson, author site on facebook to promote my books and it would be great if youd become. Having read all of douglas jacksons previous books and thoroughly enjoyed them, i was really looking forward to defender of rome but to be honest i didnt know if this story would live up to his last, hero of rome which for me was an absolutely brilliant story set in. Douglas jackson is rapidly developing a reputation as one of the best historical novelists writing today. Caligula, published in 2008 was jackson douglass first novel. Gaius valerius varens has been romes hero, its defender, and its avenger, and now he is the empires sword, in his fourth brutal and bloody adventuread 68. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The new book in the roman trilogy, from the highly acclaimed histo.
Defender of rome by douglas jackson penguin books australia. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Gaius valerius verrens series in order douglas jackson. Douglas jackson s series chronicling the life of valerius verrens is an excellent sequel to hero of rome, the first installment. His luck at being born in a place so full of history of bloody warfare that it was believed ghosts from thousands of years before haunted it got him interested in history and. Gaius valerius verrens series by douglas jackson goodreads.
Now hailed a hero of rome, valerius is not the man he once was scarred both physically and emotionally by the battles he has fought, his sister is mortally ill, his father. Gaius valerius verrens 2 gaius valerius verrens series by douglas jackson. He turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first two novels, caligula and claudius. The calm, assured, precise and evocative prose is dotted with little hints of romes history and continuing relevance. Jacksons first series, the doomsday testament james douglas, follows art recovery expert jamie saintclair as he tries to unravel. Seven further novels featuring valerius have followed the most recent being glory of rome and have won critical acclaim and confirm. Douglas jackson audio books, best sellers, author bio.
An active member of the historical writers association and the historical novels society, he lives near stirling in scotland. Gaius valerius verrens 3 by jackson, douglas from amazons fiction books store. Gaius valerius verrens returns to rome from the successful campaign against boudicca in britain. Douglas jackson books list of books by author douglas. It tells the story of rufus an animal trainer and slave that becomes the trainer and keeper of bersheba, the emperors elephant. His first novel was the critically acclaimed caligula that was published in 2008. His books have a paucity of battle scenes and are slow moving. Buy defender of rome by douglas jackson, in very good condition. Jacksons first novel was caligula 2008, the story of a young slave and animal trainer, rufus, who becomes keeper of the famously mad emperors elephant, bersheba. James douglas is the name i use when im writing my mystery thriller novels and its actually a very comfortable fit because my given name is james douglas jackson. Failure would be to forfeit his life, and the lives of twenty thousands judaeans living in rome.
Douglas jackson author a journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. Shop amongst our popular books, including 17, scourge of rome, enemy of rome and more from douglas jackson. Douglas jackson is the author of the successful historical novels caligula and claudius and my next book hero of rome, the first of a new trilogy, will be published in july 2010. Nero calls on his hero of rome to become a defender of rome, to seek out this rebel sect, to capture their leader, a man known as petrus.
And as some people might have guessed from the title, this particular series details the life of one gaius valerius verrens. Those who seek power for themselves whisper darkly in the emperors ears. As of august 2011 he has published five novels, four under the name douglas jackson and three under the pen name james douglas. Fortunately for douglas jackson, he changed tact soon after and launched into the gaius valerius verrens series, a collection of novels set in first century rome. Douglas jackson is a scottish novelist that hails from jedburgh, scottish borders. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valeri. Two more novels, defender of rome and the doomsday testament will be published in august this year. Gaius valerius verrens 6 ebook written by douglas jackson. Douglas jacksons series chronicling the life of valerius verrens is an excellent sequel to hero of rome, the first installment. The emperor neros erratic and bloody reign is in its death throes when gaius valerius verre. Defender of rome by douglas jackson overdrive rakuten. Gaius valerius verrens defender of rome by douglas jackson. Verrens, back from britannica where he survived the massacre at colonium by boudiccas rebellion, is adrift in the politics of neros rome.
Left the scotsman in july 2009 to give it a go as a fulltime writer. Seven further novels featuring valerius have followed the most recent being glory of rome and have won critical. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valerius verrens. He wrote caligula, his debut novel set in ancient rome. He left school at the age of 15 to train as a journalist, first working for local newspapers and later for the daily record. The complete series list for gaius valerius verrens douglas jackson. I also have an interest in sir james douglas, or the black douglas, robert the bruces right hand man, who had land holdings around my home town of jedburgh, and in 16 at. Now hailed a hero of rome, valerius is not the man he once was scarred both physically and emotionally by the battles he has fought, his sister. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Hero of rome by douglas jackson, 97805521636, available at book depository with free. Defender of rome gaius valerius verrens, douglas jackson. Defender of rome by douglas jackson, 9780552167253, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Douglas jacksons books lack the pageturning excitement of the abovelisted authors. Saviour of rome isbn 9780593075937 pdf epub douglas. He was born in jedburgh, in the scottish borders and now lives in bridge of allan. The third, avenger of rome was published in 2012, followed by sword of rome 20, enemy of rome 2014 and scourge of rome 2015. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices. Titus flavius vespasianus, known as vespasian, is emperor of rome, but his grip on power grows increasingly fragile as economic disaster threatens. Defender of rome, the second in douglas jacksons of rome series, was an absolute pleasure to read, from start to finish. Hero of rome is the first novel in a major new roman historical action series. Defender of rome by douglas jackson world of books.
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