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Sands of the Arena and Other Stories by Ben Kane

16 September 2021 By Editor

Buy Sands of the Arena and Other Stories by Ben Kane

A collection of short stories by Ben Kane.

Sands of the Arena
Can a wet-behind-the-ears gladiator survive a bloody contest ordered by Emperor Caligula?

The Shrine
Centurion Tullus discovers that Fate will always hold him in her grip.

The Arena
Legionary Piso’s much anticipated payday plays out very differently from what he expected.

Eagles in the East
Caught up in a bloody rebellion, Centurion Tullus battles to keep his men alive.

Eagles in the Wilderness
Bored with retirement, Centurion Tullus takes service with an amber merchant, voyaging to unknown, dangerous lands far beyond the empire.

Hannibal: Good Omens
History’s most famous general seeks the gods’ approval before his war with Rome.

The March
Romulus and Tarquinius travel to the ends of the earth, searching for their lost friend Brennus.

Sands of the Arena and Other Stories by Ben Kane is published on 16 September, 2021.

Don’t miss the chance to win a copy of Sands of the Arena in Historia’s giveaway! You’ve got until midnight on 21 September, 2021, to win one of five copies of Ben’s new book.

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