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Title: Another good one
Review: There is some similarity to the set-up of the author's excellent previous novel, "Hadrian's Wall." But "Scourge of God" has a broader sweep, convincingly contrasting life in Constantinople with Attila and the Huns before the main character goes on to the Western Roman Empire. The dilemmas faced by the Romans of the mid fifth century, both east and west, are very well brought out. But this book is far more than just an interesting, and well-researched, history lesson as it skillfully threads a gripping storyline around a series of pivotal historical events. I found it very hard to put down and, if anything I would rate it slightly above "Hadrian's Wall." I certainly hope the author will give us more from this era.
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