‘The second fall of Rome?’

Aurelia Mitela, ex-Praetorian and imperial councillor in Roma Nova, scoffs at her intelligence chief when he throws a red file on her desk.

But 1980s Roma Nova, the last province of the Roman Empire that has survived into the twentieth century, has problems – a ruler frightened of governing, a centuries-old bureaucracy creaking for reform and, worst of all, a rising nationalist movement with a charismatic leader.

Horrified when her daughter is brutally attacked in a demonstration turned riot, Aurelia tries to rally resistance to the growing fear and instability. But it may already be too late to save Roma Nova from meltdown and herself from entrapment and destruction by her lifelong enemy…

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Even before she pulled on her first set of combats, Alison Morton was fascinated by the idea of women soldiers. Brought up by a feminist mother and an ex-military father, it never occurred to her that women couldn’t serve their country in the armed forces.

A 'Roman nut’ since age 11, she has visited sites throughout Europe including the alma mater, Rome. But it was walking on the mosaics at Ampurias (Spain) that triggered her wondering what a modern Roman society would be like if run by women...

Alison completed a BA in French, German and Economics and thirty years later a MA in History. She now lives in France with her husband and writes thrillers. She is the author of the successful Roma Nova series: INCEPTIO, PERFIDITAS, SUCCESSIO, AURELIA and INSURRECTIO.

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'A taut, fast-paced thriller – I enjoyed it enormously. Rome, guns and rebellion. Darkly gripping stuff.’ – Conn Iggulden

'Exploring the insidious spread of totalitarian ideals that undermine the social fabric of Roma Nova, INSURRECTIO is an excellent novel that builds to a fast-paced, tense climax that keeps the reader on edge to the very end. Highly recommended.' – Elisabeth Storrs, author of the Tales of Ancient Rome series

'Alison Morton’s INSURRECTIO is a triumph of the imagination. She uses her forensic knowledge of ancient times to create a Roma Nova that feels utterly authentic, populated by genuine real life characters. Roma Nova is under attack from within by a merciless dictator and only Aurelia Mitela has the strength to face him. But even Aurelia’s powers and principles are stretched by an enemy who seems to know more about her than she does herself. A brilliant helter-skelter mix of action and intrigue that hurtles to a bloody, heart-rending climax.' – Douglas Jackson, author of Gaius Valerius Verrens series

'Morton’s thrilling world-building is a masterclass in alternate history. You don’t just believe her version – you live every twist and turn.' – E.M. Powell, author of the Fifth Knight series

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