Empire of Blood: Spies of Rome Box Set (Books 1-2) by Richard Foreman: Empire of Blood comprises the first two novels in the bestselling Spies of Rome series, which now spans six books. Rome 27-26BC. The civil war is over, but intrigue and danger still grease the wheels of Rome. As Augustus consolidates his power, poet-spy Rufus Varro and his gladiator bodyguard Manius are drawn into deadly conspiracies.
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