As second-in-command to Macro, the fearless, battle-scarred centurion who leads them, Cato will have more to prove than most in the adventures that lie ahead. If adjusting to the rigours of military life isn\'t difficult enough for the bookish young man, he also has to contend with the disgust of his colleagues when, because of his imperial connections, he is appointed a rank above them.
It is 42 AD, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. Lets provide the team who have optioned this excellent series (see below for details) as much ammunition as possible to take with them when to get this film/ series made. Please sign up to this petition to try and show just how many people want to see this become a reality. The difficulty these days is getting from optioned to filmed, and this is the reason for this Petition: For all those fans of this genre and this author\'s great work. But as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive.Simon Scarrow is the author of the bestselling eagles series of historical fiction novels about two Roman soldiers set in the 1st century AD, following their travels and adventures trials and tribulations across the roman world.Ĭurrently the first book Under the Eagle is under option for either a film of mini series following the adventures of Macro and Cato. They are poles apart, but soon realise they have a lot to learn from one another.On a campaign to Britannia - a land of utter barbarity - an enduring friendship begins. But he quickly earns the respect of his Centurion, Macro, a battle-hardened veteran as rough and ready as Cato is quick-witted and well-educated. He may have contacts in high places, but he could really use a friend amongst his fellow soldiers right to has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men.
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