The River Warriors - Michael Arnold Genre:Historical fiction Often imitated but never superseded

Often imitated but never superseded

But that is only half of this mesmerising book: aided by the muse he names Pangaea

from REM sleep to delusions

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The River Warriors - Michael Arnold Genre:Historical fiction Often imitated but never supersededThe Romans have landed in Britain. The invasion is over, but the resistance has just begun. The legions march inland, but progress is slow, hampered by vast, ancient forests, swamps and treacherous rivers that must be crossed. But, guided by traitorous Celts blinded by self interest, progress they do. Marshalling the fractious tribes, High King Tugodubnos plans the first major battle for the only fording point of the mighty Vaga River. Meanwhile,