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Violence
A lot
Roman battle violence; flogging; period brutality
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual references
Substance Use
Barely any
Wine; soldiers' drinking
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of Roman military discipline, comradeship, and the invasion of Britain
What this book is about
Scarrow's 2000 debut follows Optio Quintus Cato, fresh from Rome, and the veteran Centurion Macro, as their legion prepares for the invasion of Britain in AD 43. Gritty, detailed Roman military fiction. For older teens and adults.
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Battle violence
Strong language
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