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Discover an epic historical fiction series by Sunday Times bestseller, Ben Kane

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‘Thrilling action combines with historical authenticity’ – Harry Sidebottom, author of the THE LAST HOUR
‘I haven’t enjoyed a book this much for ages’ – Giles Kristian, author of LANCELOT
‘Moves along at chariot-race speed’ – THE LADY

Dive into an epic world of murder, betrayal, blackmail and victory amidst the raging battlefields of the Roman Empire with SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author, Ben Kane!

Apply by 18 March to receive a set of books for your reading group. One lucky winner will receive 10 copies of CLASH OF EMPIRES and 10 of the sequel, THE FALLING SWORD. Two runners up will receive copies of CLASH OF EMPIRES.

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The Book Club Hub is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK. It is managed by national reading charity, The Reading Agency. The Book Club Hub offers book club leaders access to free offers from publishers and prizes in return for reviews, gives them the chance to read the latest books and author news to help them pick their next read, and allows them to download resources to use with their club. Readers can also share reviews of the books they have read and...

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