Republic: The Gods of WarThree fearless men are drawn into the endless battles of ancient Rome's Fiery War, fighting for power, for victory, for survival and above all, for honour. Brennos, the barbarian leader of the Celtic tribes, faces bloody personal consequences when his enemies hatch a vicious assassination plot. Aquila, now fighting for Rome, carries with him his lucky talisman; a golden amulet shaped like an eagle in flight, the only clue to his true identity. And

deception and conspiracy

The owner of the garage lies dead

But the corpse is that of a much-respected member of the British establishment

a bridal couple are among its first occupants- the groom to disappear into the night

It opens in 1995 with A Second Home

the porno tycoon

Hurtle Duffield is incapable of loving anything except what he paints

Brilliant' Emma Stonex

Until they meet Jess Rawlins

But with daring raids against the French army and navy to be made

Chief Judge of the Hall of Two Truths

Selling the arms will help Girija achieve his lifelong dream of founding a transport company