Arena

A Historical Fiction Novel by Simon Scarrow

Book 5 of the Roman Arena Series

Subgenres:

Ancient Rome,
Gladiators,
Revenge

Published 2013

Length 300 pages

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Gladiator rivalries with personal stakes and deadly reputations
Revenge quests fueled by family honor in ancient Rome
Palace conspiracies colliding with brutal arena battles

Publisher Description

The fifth and final instalment in Simon Scarrow's electrifying ARENA series sees gladiator Pavo face his most gruelling battle yet as he strives to avenge his father's death.

From the moment his father was executed in the arena for an act of treason, former military tribune and condemned gladiator Marcus Valerius Pavo has burned with the desire for revenge. Now all that stands between Pavo and victory is a man considered by many to be the greatest gladiator to have ever lived: Hermes.

But even with Optio Macro as his trainer, and the help of the snakish imperial secretary, defeating Hermes appears an impossible task. With a conspiracy unfolding within the walls of the palace and a storm gathering over Rome, Pavo will have to call on everything he has learned under Macro if he is to triumph over his father's killer - and become the champion of the arena...

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