The Wall

Set against the backdrop of AD 400, this historical novel follows veteran Roman cavalry commander Marcus Flavius Victor during his final tour along Hadrian’s Wall, as he navigates a tense and uncertain landscape on the verge of the empire's fall. As Marcus’s actions raise questions about loyalty, strategy, and allegiance, he faces difficult choices that could shift the fate of Britannia. Douglas Jackson weaves a compelling narrative of loyalty and intrigue in a crumbling empire, exploring the complexities of individual motives amidst historical upheaval.