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Beric, a young chief of a Briton tribe, plays a central role in the revolt led by Queen Boadicea against invading Roman legionnaires. After being captured, he is taken to Rome and trained as a gladiator. During his time in the arena, he saves a Christian maid by slaying a lion, earning the emperor’s favor. Nero rewards him by appointing him as palace librarian and personal protector. Beric later escapes, establishes an outlaw band in Calabria, defies Roman authority, and ultimately returns to Britain, where he becomes a wise ruler of his people.
First publish date: November 1996
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: G. A. Henty
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