"A superb conclusion to this thrilling series."
October 2024 Book of the Month
Return of the Champions brings Annelise Gray’s superb classical Rome-set series to its conclusion and with old friends and old enemies making a return, and final, dramatic chariot races, it’s everything readers could want.
Alongside Dido, now a successful trainer and breeder, though as a woman still not given the recognition she merits, there’s a new young protagonist. Damon is the son of Nicias, who fans will remember from previous books. He longs to be a charioteer but as slave to Lucius, young son of Empress Agrippina, his chances are slim.
Forced to flee the palace and Rome, he’s lucky to meet Parmenion, luckier still that the trainer of the Blues racing team agrees to help him escape to Africa, and that Dido agrees to take him in. This is catharsis for Dido, and when they travel to Rome to take part in races in the Circus Maximus, she at last has the chance to right old wrongs.
As ever, it’s thrilling reading, characters – human and horse – racing off the page, and the settings so convincing we can feel the sun, smell the crowds, hear the crack of the whips. Whether you love adventure stories, the ancient world, horses, or just really good writing, this series is for you.
The conclusion of the Circus Maximus series set in Ancient Rome full of fabulous horses, thrilling adventures and an unforgettable heroine called Dido.
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The conclusion of the Circus Maximus series set in Ancient Rome full of fabulous horses, thrilling adventures and an unforgettable heroine called Dido.When her beloved horse Porcellus sires a new foal, Dido hopes he will be the missing piece in her quest to train the greatest team ever seen at the Circus Maximus. But grief and a desire for revenge are clouding her judgement.Then her old friend Parmenion asks her to shelter the runaway son of her bitterest rival and help him fulfil his dream of becoming a charioteer.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Adventure Stories, Historical Fiction, Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion was written by Annelise Gray and published by Head of Zeus
Circus Maximus: Return of the Champion has 368 pages
Yes it is part of Circus Maximus series
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