"Vivid characters, devious plotting and buckets of gore are enhanced by his unfamiliar choice of period... . Nasty, fun and educational." The Daily Telegraph
Meet Rodi of Aquileia: Byzantium's youngest spy. Over four thrilling novels set in the early seventh century AD, this scrappy and ingenious teenager goes from slave on death row to the empire's top secret agent.
From the plague-ridden streets of Rome to the frigid passes of the Alps, Rodi must solve a series of grisly crimes while real-world historical events play out around him.
Rich in period detail, this series is perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Bernard Cornwall and Conn Iggulden.
"Fascinating to read, very well written, an intriguing plot and I enjoyed it very much." Derek Jacobi, star of I Claudius and Gladiator
"He knows how to deliver a fast-paced story and his grasp of the period is impressively detailed." The Mail on Sunday
"A rollicking and raunchy read . . . Anyone who enjoys their history with large dollops of action, sex, intrigue and, above all, fun will absolutely love this novel." Historical Novels
"It would be hard to over-praise this extraordinary series, a near-perfect blend of historical detail and atmosphere with the plot of a conspiracy thriller, vivid characters, high philosophy and vulgar comedy." The Morning Star
Richard Blake is a historian, broadcaster and university lecturer. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter.
Genre: Historical Mystery
Meet Rodi of Aquileia: Byzantium's youngest spy. Over four thrilling novels set in the early seventh century AD, this scrappy and ingenious teenager goes from slave on death row to the empire's top secret agent.
From the plague-ridden streets of Rome to the frigid passes of the Alps, Rodi must solve a series of grisly crimes while real-world historical events play out around him.
Rich in period detail, this series is perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Bernard Cornwall and Conn Iggulden.
Praise for Richard Blake
"Fascinating to read, very well written, an intriguing plot and I enjoyed it very much." Derek Jacobi, star of I Claudius and Gladiator
"He knows how to deliver a fast-paced story and his grasp of the period is impressively detailed." The Mail on Sunday
"A rollicking and raunchy read . . . Anyone who enjoys their history with large dollops of action, sex, intrigue and, above all, fun will absolutely love this novel." Historical Novels
"It would be hard to over-praise this extraordinary series, a near-perfect blend of historical detail and atmosphere with the plot of a conspiracy thriller, vivid characters, high philosophy and vulgar comedy." The Morning Star
Richard Blake is a historian, broadcaster and university lecturer. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter.
Genre: Historical Mystery
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