{"product_id":"scutarius-can-the-weary-roman-cohort-finally-conquer-the-alps-paperback","title":"Scutarius: Can the weary Roman cohort finally conquer the Alps...? - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNeil Denby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe battle continues for a weary Roman cohort! For fans of Ben Kane, Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWill the odds ever be in their favour...?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the high Alpen lands, Tiberius, General, Praetor, son of Caesar Augustus, is incensed by the insolence of the native tribesmen who dare to oppose him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst Spear Centurion Julius Quintus Quirinius and his depleted cohort are posted behind enemy lines to eliminate them. They are to be irregulars, to act as shield-bearer or 'scutarius' to Tiberius' armies, keeping the way before them clear. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf they succeed, Quintus and his men could win back their rightful ranks and stations in the legions. And might even finally be allowed to return to Rome. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut unfamiliar with the rapid turning of the seasons in the mountains, Quintus finds himself trapped by snow and lost in the vast lands of the enemy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe needs to find a way forward, to do service to Caesar's sons, but the task seems increasingly impossible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan Quintus find his way back to the battle? Could victory in the Alps be in his grasp?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOr will the fickle gods once more betray him...?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCUTARIUS is the fifth book in the Quintus Roman Thrillers series: action-packed, authentic historical military adventures set in Ancient Rome.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE QUINTUS ROMAN THRILLERS SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK ONE: Legionary\u003cbr\u003eBOOK TWO: Decanus\u003cbr\u003eBOOK THREE: Optio\u003cbr\u003eBOOK FOUR: Centurion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK FIVE: Scutarius\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK SIX: Speculator\u003cbr\u003eBOOK SEVEN: Evocatus\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 378\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48589815775453,"sku":"9780854956722","price":27.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/S3J5OWvjS99780854956722.webp?v=1789599086","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/scutarius-can-the-weary-roman-cohort-finally-conquer-the-alps-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}