The fourth volume in Simon Scarrow's popular historical novel series
In the summer of 44, the allied tribe of Atreabat is threatened with rebellion. The main characters of the novel, the two centurions Macro and Cato, are given the task of providing a new army and training volunteers from their tribe. All so that they can protect their king. On top of that, he and a handful of untrained recruits must find and destroy a cunning adversary. Will they be able to accomplish the task and survive both the battle and the intricate web of intrigue?