Videssos Cycle Volume Two
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 815
ISBN-13: 9780345542595
Description: The Legion of Videssos. Since the legion was mysteriously transported to this magical realm, Roman military tribune Marcus Aemilius Scaurus has valiantly served the rulers of the war-torn city of Videssos. However, Fortune is a fickle goddess. Returning in triumph after defeating a well-entrenched army of rebel mercenaries, Marcus is betrayed by a friend, seized as a traitor, and dragged before the Emperor. Only one person may be able to save him: the Emperor<U+2019>s niece. But consorting with her could lead to exile or worse.

Swords of the Legion. As prisoner of the Emperor, Marcus Scaurus is in a desperate situation. He stands condemned for treason, unless he can reclaim a rebel province from a fanatic usurper<U+2014>without the aid of his Romans. Now, with just one centurion by his side, Marcus sets out to once again do the impossible. Soon the fates conspire against the men, driving them toward the torture chambers of an evil, deathless wizard-prince. But an audacious last hope rallies behind them<U+2014>the soldiers of the legion are on the march.