Lord of War

The Parthian Chronicles #11

by Peter Darman

You want peace and a happy retirement, Pacorus? The only way to ensure both is to eradicate your enemies before they have a chance to mobilise. So, are you a warlord or farmer? Pacorus and Gallia have survived their time of trial in Media and have returned to Dura, intent on no longer fighting Parthia’s wars. And it just so happens that the empire is at peace. In the east, Satrap Kewab, a son of Dura, has fought the Kushans to a standstill, and in the west relations between King of Kings Phraates and the Roman leader Octavian are never better. A relieved Pacorus turns his attention to irrigation and farming, happy to leave the matter of the return to Rome of the eagles he captured at Carrhae to Phraates, the scheming, untrustworthy high king. But there are other seeds that have been planted aside from the ones placed in Dura’s now fertile soil, and soon rumblings of conflict are heard in the north. While Pacorus thinks of peaceful prosperity, others brood and want vengeance, and have no qualms about dragging Parthia’s most famous warlord into fresh bloodshed. Soon, Pacorus is leading Dura’s army once more to war, in a conflict that will see him win his greatest victory, while suffering painful personal loss. ‘Lord of War’ is the eleventh volume in the Parthian Chronicles series and follows on from ‘The Slave King’. An updated map of the Parthian Empire in the 1st century BC can be found on the maps page of my www.peterdarman.com.

392 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 10, 2018

About the author

I was raised in Grantham, Lincolnshire and attended the King's Grammar School after passing the Eleven Plus exam. In the latter I clearly remember writing an essay on Oliver Cromwell – my first piece of military writing.

Then came a BA in history and international relations at Nottingham followed by a Master of Philosophy course at the University of York. The subject was the generalship and cavalry of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, my boyhood hero, during the English Civil War. The year I spent researching and writing at York, Oxford and at the British Library in London was a truly wonderful time.
I moved to London and eventually joined a small publishing company as an editor. Thus began my writing career.

Reviews

[Richard Ballard · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ehhhhh boring...

Very long descriptions, use of modern measures like hours, miles..... battles where armies are completely surrounded and still manage to win the battles and still be ready to win other battles, dumb enemies everywhere, invencible troops no matter what, kings and leaders that follow others bad decisions, invincible warrior queens..... I have read better.....

[Hector Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all the books in the series.
Peter Darman succeeds in creating characters one is happy to see again when you pick up the next book. Like visiting old friends.
Can't wait for the next book.

[Tom Compton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding as always

With each installment the series gets better and better. It’s hard to put down once you start reading it. Keep up the great work.

[fabrizio capodicasa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome per usual

Fantastic read for any fans of Roman history or with an interest in Parthia. Highly recommended. Great author, well researched

[patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good finale for a fun series

I really enjoyed this 11 book series. I have never read a series this long, but Darman managed to keep me interested, which is no small feat. Thank you!