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Rome has ruled Syria for over three centuries. But now Queen Zenobia of Palmyra has turned her Roman-trained army against her former masters and the legions have been crushed. Cassius Corbulo, a young intelligence agent, must take command of Alauran, the last Roman stronghold and hold it until reinforcements arrive. What Cassius finds there would daunt the most seasoned veteran. With the Palmyrans just days away, Cassius must find the discipline, resourcefulness and courage to organise the garrison, save Alauran and secure Rome's eastern frontier...