View All Results
  • Books
  • Gifts
  • Authors
  • News
  • Win
  • Newsletters
  • Industry
  • Getting Published
    1. Books
      2. /
    2. Richard Blake
      3. /
    3. The Curse of Babylon (Death of Rome Saga Book Six)

    Imprint

    • Hodder & Stoughton

    Related

    The Curse of Babylon (Death of Rome Saga Book Six)

    Richard Blake

    Formats & Editions

    615 AD. A vengeful Persian tyrant prepares the final blow that will annihilate the Empire.

    Aelric - the young adventurer from England - is now almost as powerful as the Emperor. Seemingly without opposition, he dominates the vast and morally bankrupt city of Constantinople. One step at a time, in his fortified palace, he is pushing forward reforms that are the Roman Empire's only hope of survival, and perhaps restoration to wealth and greatness.

    But his domestic enemies are only waiting for their moment to strike back. And the world's most terrifying military machine is assembling in secret beyond the mountains of the eastern frontier.

    The plot to destroy the English upstart begins with an ancient and apparently accursed Babylonian treasure - and continues with kidnap, revolution and a brutal invasion.

    Can Aelric overcome his greatest challenge yet Can he call on new and unexpected forces to save the Empire And can he find a personal happiness that has so far eluded him

    Read More

    More books by Richard Blake
    The Death of Rome Saga 1-3
    Richard Blake
    The Death of Rome Saga 1-3
    The Death of Rome Saga 4-6
    Richard Blake
    The Death of Rome Saga 4-6
    The Ghosts of Athens (Death of Rome Saga Book Five)
    Richard Blake
    The Ghosts of Athens (Death of Rome Saga Book Five)
    The Sword of Damascus (Death of Rome Saga Book Four)
    Richard Blake
    The Sword of Damascus (Death of Rome Saga Book Four)
    The Blood of Alexandria (Death of Rome Saga Book Three)
    Richard Blake
    The Blood of Alexandria (Death of Rome Saga Book Three)
    Conspiracies of Rome (Death of Rome Saga Book One)
    Richard Blake
    Conspiracies of Rome (Death of Rome Saga Book One)
    The Terror of Constantinople (Death of Rome Saga Book Two)
    Richard Blake
    The Terror of Constantinople (Death of Rome Saga Book Two)

    Praise for The Curse of Babylon (Death of Rome Saga Book Six)

    • Vivid characters, devious plotting and buckets of gore are enhanced by his unfamiliar choice of period. Nasty, fun and educational. - Daily Telegraph on THE TERROR OF CONSTANTINOPLE

    • He knows how to deliver a fast-paced story and his grasp of the period is impressively detailed - Mail on Sunday on THE TERROR OF CONSTANTINOPLE

    • 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 Review on THE TERROR OF CONSTANTINOPLE

    • Fascinating to read, very well written, an intriguing plot and I enjoyed it very much. - Derek Jacobi on CONSPIRACIES OF ROME

    • 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. - Matt Coward, The Morning Star on THE SWORD OF DAMASCUS

    Read More
    Richard Blake

    Richard Blake

    Richard Blake is a historian, broadcaster and university lecturer. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter.

    www.richardblake.me.uk

    More about Richard Blake

    Related books

    Hachette Australia acknowledges and pays our respects to the past, present and future Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our head office is located on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    © Hachette Australia, All Rights Reserved · Site by Chook