Sword of Empire: Emperor

Set in 179 AD Britain, the final book in Richard Foreman's Sword of Empire series follows centurion Rufus Atticus as he searches for his friend Gaius Maximus amidst danger from the Meriadoc clan. Meanwhile, the Emperor Marcus Aurelius offers Maximus a pardon and a perilous final mission to assassinate King Balomar of the Marcomanni, requiring him to navigate hostile territory, confront barbarians, and defy Roman and barbarian foes. Fans of historical novellas involving intense battles and political intrigue will find this concluding installment engaging.