' Agent of Rome is a masterful debut from a new author completely at home in this era; the writing is deft, the action swift and bloody and the characters believable and engaging. I look forward greatly to the next one.', 'Brown's intelligent and exhilarating story excels in its perfect pace, vivid combat sequences and superb characterisation.The Siegedelivers a thrilling coming-of-age adventure with an unlikely but likeable hero whose exploits are set to win an army of fans', 'Brown promises to be one of the most exciting sword-wielding writers in an ever-popular arena. In this, his debut, his principal is a 19-year-old fresh-faced officer commanding 100 men in defence of a Syrian stronghold against a vastly superior force. There are echoes of Beau Geste in this death-or-glory stand.', Agent of Rome is a masterful debut from a new author completely at home in this era; the writing is deft, the action swift and bloody and the characters believable and engaging. I look forward greatly to the next one., 'The Siegeis an excellent debut novel and delivers a thrilling and fascinating coming-of-age adventure', 'The Siege is an excellent debut novel and delivers a thrilling and fascinating coming-of-age adventure', 'Nick Brown has the craft of storytelling at his fingertips ...The Siege is a fast-paced and satisfying read', 'Brown's intelligent and exhilarating story excels in its perfect pace, vivid combat sequences and superb characterisation. The Siege delivers a thrilling coming-of-age adventure with an unlikely but likeable hero whose exploits are set to win an army of fans', "A masterful debut from a new author completely at home in this era; the writing is deft, the action swift and bloody and the characters believable and engaging. I look forward greatly to the next one." Manda Scott, author, Dreaming the Eagle, "Once the action kicks off you won't be able to put it down."Â -Anthony Riches, author, Empire series, Nick Brown has the craft of storytelling at his fingertips ... The Siege is a fast-paced and satisfying read, "AÂ masterful debut from a new author completely at home in this era; the writing is deft, the action swift and bloody and the characters believable and engaging. I look forward greatly to the next one."Â -Manda Scott, author, Dreaming the Eagle