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This historical thriller, originally titled The Return , marks a departure for Oxford historian , shifting from his usual 3rd-century AD setting to the mid-2nd century BC. : Offers the eBook for approximately 9
Sidebottom’s background as a classical historian shines through his meticulous detail of Republican Rome. Rather than relying on cinematic tropes, he focuses on the "alien thought world" of the Romans, exploring their unique views on death, slavery, and agriculture. His struggle is two-fold: he must use his
Unlike the "superhuman" figures often found in historical fiction, Paulo is depicted as a damaged and conflicted man. His struggle is two-fold: he must use his soldier’s instincts to clear his name and unmask the true killer while simultaneously battling the "ghosts" of his past. The narrative suggests that while the wars in the East may have ended, the internal war for a veteran like Paulo is just beginning.
In El Regreso del Centurión , Sidebottom weaves a dark, character-driven narrative that explores the psychological toll of ancient warfare and the fragile nature of "heroism". Set in 145 BC, the story follows , a soldier returning to his hometown of Temesa, Calabria, after the brutal sack of Corinth. A Homecoming Haunted by Blood