'An unashamedly pacy and entertaining novella... Rufus Varro is part Gordianus the Finder and part Flashman.' Oliver Webb-Carter, Aspects of History

Rome. 26BC

Rufus Varro, spy of Rome, is ordered by Marcus Agrippa to help entrap a former drinking companion, one Publius Dio.

But Dio, a ruthless smuggler and moneylender, is more connected and powerful than the spymaster imagined.

Varro is drawn into Dio's web. If espionage is a game, then Dio is always seemingly one move ahead.

The agent is sent to hunt his enemy down, before Dio can arrange to murder Varro and his loved ones.

Kill or be killed.

Spies of Rome: Blood & Poison is an enjoyable introduction to the bestselling series - and a must-read for those familiar with the novels.

Recommended for fans of Steven Saylor, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden

Richard Foreman is the bestselling historical novelist of the Sword of Rome and Sword of Empire series. He has also written Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns, based upon Henry V and the Agincourt campaign, as well as a series of novels charting the rise of Augustus Caesar and Marcus Agrippa (Augustus: Son of Rome and Augustus: Son of Caesar). He lives in London.

Praise for the Spies of Rome Series:
'A masterful and evocative depiction of a fledgling imperial Rome fraught with intrigue and at war with itself. The story and characters are as striking as the graffiti that adorns the violent city's walls during Augustus' rise.' Steven Veerapen

'An arresting opening that leads into a thoroughly gripping story. Impressive research and understanding of the period allows Richard Foreman to move so seamlessly and effectively from historical epic to historical detective thriller. A must read for fans of Steven Saylor.' Peter Tonkin

'Original and hard-hitting... Rome burns with intrigue in this totally unputdownable book.' Antony Cutler

Praise for Richard Foreman's Books:
Augustus: Son of Rome
'Augustus: Son of Rome forges action and adventure with politics and philosophy. This superb story is drenched in both blood and wisdom - and puts Foreman on the map as the coming man of historical fiction'. Saul David

Raffles: The Complete Innings
'Classy, humorous and surprisingly touching tales of cricket, friendship and crime.' David Blackburn, The Spectator

Band of Brothers: The Complete Campaigns
'Escapism at its best... A great read that tells much about the style of war and how the individuals fought.' Michael Jecks

'A rattling good yarn, requiring only the minimum of suspension of belief, and leaves one eagerly anticipating the next instalment of the adventures of the team as they accompany the King to Harfleur' Major Gordon Corrigan

Warsaw
'Warsaw is a work of power. It has the authentic feeling that pulses from an important book. The meticulous research and psychological insights light up one of the most ghastly episodes in the history of man's inhumanity to man.' Patrick Bishop

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