# The Legion of Videssos

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- Authors: [Harry Turtledove](https://www.bookquiver.com/harry-turtledove)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2013-08-29

## Description

Since the Roman legion had been mysteriously transported to a world of magic, tribune Marcus Scaurus had served the rulers of war-torn Videssos well. He had ousted the Pretender and put Thorisin Gavras on the throne. That made him a hero. But in Rome or Videssos, Fortune was a fickle goddess. Now he and the legion were returning in triumph to the city of Videssos after defeating a powerful army of rebel mercenaries. But Marcus, betrayed by the one closest to him, was seized, dragged before the Emperor and questioned under the truth drug like a traitor. In court, only Alypia Gavra stuck by him - but consorting with the Emperor's niece was dangerous. It could lead to exile - or death! Yet Alypia was beautiful. And Marcus was lonely...

## Editions

### The Legion of Videssos

- Publisher: gateway
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-05-7512-104-1
- Published: 2013-08-29
- Language: en_GB