{"product_id":"9780007358069","title":"Captain of Rome (Masters of the Sea)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second installment of the thrilling maritime adventure; two mighty empires battle each other for control of the high seas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtticus is the young captain of the Aquila, the flagship of the attack fleet of the Roman navy. But his commander is a young upstart whose position has been purchased rather than earned. Bound to obey his inexperienced commander's rash orders, Atticus sails straight into a carefully-laid trap. In the battle that follows, it is only by defying his commander that he can pull his men back from the brink of defeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Atticus will pay a high price for his defiance, and, as he is summoned to Rome, he realises he has created a powerful enemy. And, despite his friendship with Septimus, a Roman centurion, Atticus is dangerously unversed in the politics of the Roman senate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, Atticus finds himself facing battles both at sea against an ever-more ferocious enemy and on his own ship by those close to home who want their revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCulminating in one of the greatest sea battles of classical times, Captain of Rome is a stirring and powerful novel and John Stack is a born storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical fiction genre is brought to life in Captain of Rome, as John Stack masterfully weaves a tale of high seas adventure and political intrigue. The narrative is a testament to the author's ability to create a top-tier story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Simon Turney (Agricola), S.J.A. Turney (Loki Unbound), Robert Fabbri (Forging Kingdoms), Alex Gough (Caesar's General), and Anthony Riches (Fortress of Spears).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Stack, Read by Eamonn Riley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889185116309,"sku":"9780007358069","price":35.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007358069_cd21e9fe-b42f-4a11-b613-b3151ec6eee7.jpg?v=1776888220","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007358069","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}