son of Vabathus, ruthlessly coveting his father's throne. He is later put to death by Vabathus for treason Prince Artaxes - Third son of Vabathus, and his favourite son. He leads the rebels against his father, and is later killed on Balthus' orders in battle Thermon - The King's Chamberlain and younger brother. He was castrated under orders from the King to prevent any competition in the Royal lineage Krathos - A Palmyran minister who uses the easily persuaded Amethus to further his own agendas Demetrius - Commander of the Royal Guard Archaelaus - Tetrach of the Second Syntagma of the Royal Guard Carpex - A slave of Balthus who assassinates Amethus on his orders. Carpex is later murdered by Balthus once he exposes the prince Jesmiah - A Palmyran civilian, who cares for her baby brother, Ayshel Parthians Metaxes - Prince and heir to the throne of Parthia, sent to warn Longinus of Parthian intervention Novel Website Scarrow Brothers Notes After Eagle in the Sand, Headline Book Publishing reportedly decided not to use titles with the word Eagle anymore to attract new fans. Reviews Review in the Coventry Telegraph, April 21 2008. Reviewed by Ted Jury Review at Yorkshire Evening Post, 22 March 2008. Reviewed by RC Review by Jill Murphy at The Bookbag Review at FantasticFiction.co.uk Best-seller listing The Sunday Times (London) list of fiction hardback bestsellers 2007 British novels Eagles of the Empire Novels set in the 1st century Headline Publishing Group books