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Ancient Rome: A desperate rescue attempt deep behind enemy lines . . .
The Lost Ten
What you need to know before your trail
When Valens, a junior officer in the Roman Army, joins a crack squad of soldiers on a dangerous mission, little does he know what’s in store for him. Tasked with rescuing the young Prince Sasan, who has been imprisoned in the impenetrable Castle of Silence, the troops set out across Mesopotamia and into the mountains south of the Caspian Sea.
Deep in hostile territory, inexperienced Valens finds himself in charge. And as one by one his soldiers die or disappear, he begins to suspect that there is a traitor in their midst, and that the rescue is fast becoming a suicide mission.
Valens must marshal this disparate group of men and earn their respect, before it’s too late . .
Travel Guide
Travel BookTrail style to Ancient Rome with Harry Sidebottom
The locations are a mix of real and fictional and of course, much has changed geographically wise as you can see from the ancient map included in the book.
Silent Castle
This historical fortress prison was not in the Elburz Mountains. The events of the book suggest why the King of Kings was wise not to locate it near a frontier.
The Walls of Alexander
The dating of these defensive structures, the longest of which stretches for over 120 miles, has long been controversial. The author has changed their history and dating for the purposes of the novel.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Lost Ten
Destination: Ancient Rome Author/guide: Harry Sidebottom Departure Time: Ancient Rome
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