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Victus Antonius Claudian, sadist and rake seeks fame and fortune from his new mentor the Praetorian Commander and Ruler of Rome, Sejanus. With his only sister Porcia, he plans to elevate himself in Rome's society through a well-placed marriage.

The Civilis menfolk consist of a Senator, Lictus, his only son Artorius, Primus Pila of the 1st Century 1st Cohort of the 2nd Augusta Legion, and two grandsons Cassius and Marcus.

Fate or fortune brings Cassius and Porcia together with an inevitable consequence. On the same day as Victus is sent north by his mentor Sejanus to raise support amongst the Northern Legions for his cause, to become Caesar, he finds his sister is pregnant. In his search for the father of his sister's child he takes revenge on him and is protected by his mentor.

The Civilis' turn to Tiberius for justice, as does the senate against Sejanus' rule. Sejanus is denounced by Tiberius, who demands that the Senate sentence Sejanus.

Victus' world implodes. He has his fortune, but now he is a hunted man and the only way back out of his exile is to remove the Civilis family and friends.

VICTUS - A REVIEW BY JESSICA READ...
Peter Baggott's VICTUS saga is an epic collection of books, following one man and his enemies across ancient Rome. Victus Claudian, bloodthirsty from a young age, is determined to elevate himself in Roman society, ruling over all those he believes to be beneath him. With his strength, lack of conscience and absolute focus, nothing and nobody can stand in his way - until he comes across the Civilis family.

Artorius Civilis is one of the most well-regarded warriors of the Roman Legions. Son, father and husband, he is surrounded by brave and supportive friends and family members. The day his family crosses Victus' path ignites a battle lasting over the years as the two men clash continually in an ever-increasing battle of what is essentially good vs. evil, and along the way we lose characters both good and evil, some a real kick to the heart...

It is clear that Peter Baggott puts his heart and soul into his books, his level of historical research unbounded but never clunky. His gentle hand with dialogue and sense of place creates a vivid and engaging story throughout each book as you eagerly turn the pages to find out what happens next. There is a large cast of characters throughout the books - whether family members, colleagues, fellow soldiers, mystics or Roman stallholders - and yet each retains their own personality. The attention to detail is second to none, with many small additions really conjuring up a picture of an epic struggle between two men representing good and evil, set against the backdrop of one of the most well-known periods in world history. Even readers who do not usually sway towards historical fiction will find themselves taken in by the larger-than-life characters, the vivid depictions of Rome and its outposts, and the continuing saga of Victus and the Civilis family.

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