The Cunning of the Dove by Alfred Duggan

After Oxford, he travelled extensively through Greece and Turkey, visiting almost all the sites later mentioned in his books. Historian, archaeologist and novelist Alfred Leo Duggan wrote historical fiction and non-fiction about a wide range of subjects, in places and times as diverse as Julius Caesar’s Rome and the Medieval Europe of Thomas Becket.Īlthough he was born in Argentina, Duggan grew up in England, and was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford. The strength and weaknesses of the Romans are put into excellent perspective.'There have been few historical imaginations better informed or more gifted than Alfred Duggan’s' (The New Criterion). He writes economically and is always to the point We are given a vivid picture of life in Rome and the Near East there are some splendid battles.' News Chronicle 'The chief triumph of this remarkable book is its presentation of paganism.' John Betjeman, Daily Telegraph 'Contains just the right blend of information and imagination, with a vivid background and a just appreciation of the human element underlying historical figures. The closing battle-scene is particularly well done.' Daily Mail 'Mr Duggan is one of the best historical novelists going now. Praise for Winter Quarters'Winter Quarters covers a remarkable amount of ground, and covers it convincingly Mr Duggan throws the strengths and weaknesses of the era into sharp relief damnably skillful' The Sunday Times'Winter Quarters is among the finest, I think, that he has yet produced It is an exciting story, admirably told. Perfect for fans of Wallace Breem's Eagle in the Snow, Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane. But distance means little to a Goddess, and Camul must make a terrible pact to survive.The classic of Roman fiction, Winter Quarters is an extraordinary and vivid journey through Roman legions. Along the way they face many trials, and feel the full might of the Roman war machine. Julius Caesar's campaigns carry them from the Rhine to Rome, Greece and finally the steppes of Russia. Until Acco brings on himself the curse of the Goddess, and the two are forced to escape her by joining the Roman Army. Camul and Acco are young Gauls, content to accept Roman occupation for the benefits it brings. The classic odyssey through Caesar's Empire.

The Cunning of the Dove by Alfred Duggan