a soldier's journey for the glory of rome.
Shadow of the Eagle is the first book in a trilogy by author C.F. Green, following the story of Quintis Volusius Augustus, a son of a noble magistrate who chooses to don the armor of a legionnaire over the corrupt toga of a senator, during Caesar's conquest of Gaul.
QUINTIS VOLUSIUS AUGUSTUS
Born of noble blood, Quintis trades his toga for a sword to fight for Rome on the battlefield instead of the senate.
TITUS
A farmer's son from Narbo, Gaulish blood runs in his veins, but he's been made Roman and friend to Quintis.
MARC ANTONY
A Roman politician and general, ally of Julius Caesar, and a member of the 2nd Triumvirate with Caesar's heir, Octavian.
CENTURION VARRO
A seasoned Centurion who fought along side of Caesar in many of his conquests and lead the Legions in Gaul.
GAIUS JULUIS CAESAR
A Roman general and statesman, who played a pivotal role in the Roman Republic's transformation into the Empire.
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READER REVIEWS
I recently finished reading this book during a trip to England and thoroughly enjoyed it. The author perfectly captured the brutal reality of a Roman soldier's experience, detailing both the physical and mental challenges of battle. It was a page turner and I was eager to read more.
I am hoping there is a sequel in the works !!
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Born into a line of nobility, Quintis Volusius Augustus trades his toga for the weight of sword and shield and fights in the Roman legions, under the command of the ambitious Gaius Julius Caesar for the glory of Rome.
Well-known for their daring and ferocious marches into the untamed lands of the barbarian territories, the legions soon find themselves at the mercy of the brutal foes they've been sent to defeat. For Quintis, the fight is just beginning and he has to face not only the rebellious barbarians, but also the cutthroat game of politics in the heart of Rome.
What he wants more than anything is to carve out his own path and with every attempt to do so, he gets closer to his etching his name in marble and further away from the life he left behind.
Come with Quintis on a thrilling journey of courage, aspiration and self reflection as he discovers what it means to be courageous both on the battlefield and in the corridors of power. A soldiers struggle to be remembered as a hero of Rome, or will the very ambitions that he admires send him down the path of despair. “Shadow of the Eagle” is a story of clashing forces, brotherhood and the pursuit of a dream in an era when the line between success and ruin is perilously thin.
About the author
Born in England and later moving to the United States as a young man, C.F. Green has always carried a deep appreciation for the stories and history that shape cultures. A musician and graphic designer by trade, he blends creativity with a lifelong fascination for the ancient world, particularly the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. After spending much of his adult life studying Roman history, military structure, and political intrigue, he turned his passion into storytelling. His debut historical fiction novella explores the gritty, human experience of a Roman soldier called Quintis Volusius Augustus during Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul, weaving together authentic detail, dramatic conflict, and the timeless struggle for identity and honor within an empire on the rise.
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