Fire and Sword

Set during the tumultuous year of AD 238, "Fire & Sword" is the third installment in Sidebottom's epic series exploring third-century Rome, a period marked by political upheaval, murder, and civil war. Against the backdrop of a divided empire facing external threats from the Goths and Persians, the story delves into the complex struggles of rival factions, ambitious men, and powerful figures vying for control amid intrigue and betrayal. Filled with intense battles and political machinations, the novel paints a vivid portrait of a Rome teetering on the edge of chaos.