To all of these, my grateful thanks, knowing that, as ever, any mistakes are entirely my own.
About the Author
MC Scott qualified as a veterinary surgeon and taught at the University of Cambridge before turning a lifelong passion for the ancient world into a best-selling writing career.
As well as undertaking research in the University library for this series of novels, Scott is noted for the depth, accuracy and textured depictions of life in Roman times – and has spent weeks living in a roundhouse, has learned to make Roman swords and driven horses in harness the better to bring the detail to life. As Chair of the newly formed Historical Writers’ Association, Scott is active in the promotion of all forms of historical writing.
For more information on all aspects of the work, visit:
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Also by M. C. Scott
HEN’S TEETH
NIGHT MARES
STRONGER THAN DEATH
NO GOOD DEED
BOUDICA: DREAMING THE EAGLE
BOUDICA: DREAMING THE BULL
BOUDICA: DREAMING THE HOUND
BOUDICA: DREAMING THE SERPENT SPEAR
THE CRYSTAL SKULL
ROME: THE EMPEROR’S SPY
ROME: THE COMING OF THE KING
For more information about
The Eagle of the Twelfth
and M. C. Scott’s other books, see
www.mcscott.co.uk
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