The Hollow Throne

The Hollow Throne is the final book in Tim Leach's critically acclaimed historical adventure series set in the Roman Empire. In this book, Kai and his adopted tribe, the Votadini, struggle for survival in unfamiliar lands. When news arrives that an old enemy is in charge of the Votadini's hated foes, Kai heads south towards the Wall to ally with the Romans against this resurgent threat. The Romans have heard tales of butchery and mayhem beyond the Wall and send forth an expedition to capture Kai. Will Kai and his loved ones survive the onslaught, or will the combined might of Rome and the hatred of their enemies spell the end for the warrior and his tribe?

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The captivating finale to Tim Leach's highly acclaimed historical adventure series, set in the Roman Empire during 180 AD.

North of the Wall, the Sarmatian warrior Kai and his adopted tribe, the Votadini, face a relentless struggle for survival, forced into unfamiliar lands by the retaliatory actions of the Roman Empire. However, when news reaches Kai that an old enemy, known as the Painted People, has assumed control over the Votadini's hated foes and has rallied them to action, Kai embarks on a southward journey towards the Wall, seeking an alliance with the Romans to confront this resurgent threat. Meanwhile, the Romans have become aware of tales of brutal butchery and chaos beyond the Wall. Believing that Kai and his allies are responsible for these atrocities, Legate of the North, Lucius, dispatches an expedition to capture his former comrade. As the Romans and the Painted People prepare for a fierce battle, Kai and his loved ones must navigate a treacherous path, facing countless challenges and dangers. Will Kai and his tribe be able to survive the onslaught, or will the combined forces of Rome and the hatred of their enemies spell the end for the warrior and his tribe?

The Hollow Throne is a must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Adrian Goldsworthy, delivering a thrilling and immersive Roman military adventure. Tim Leach's exceptional storytelling brings the characters to life, with their rounded and authentic portrayals, and the Votadini's desperate efforts to preserve their world and evade the oppressive grasp of Rome are heart-wrenching. The book has received widespread praise from critics, with Simon Turney describing it as "Roman military adventure at its best." The Times praised Leach's "beautiful writing," while the Historical Novel Society deemed it "magnificent." Historia praised the narrative as "poetic and absorbing," and the Sunday Times commended it as a "poetic, absorbing narrative."

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 235 x 156 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800242920