'Bronwen Riley writes superbly' Independent. 'This wonderful book is a testament to this haunting land' Sunday Times. 'Head off on an epic journey across the Roman Empire in this entertaining read. Bronwen Riley is a warm and insightful guide to the sights, sounds, artifacts and people you encounter along the way' History Revealed. 'Riley manages to bring multi-faceted, polyglot and multi-cultural Roman Britain to vibrant life' Country Life. 'A brilliant idea, to describe the journey of Julius Severus as he travelled from Rome to Britain to take up his new post of governor of Britain ... well written, eminently readable ... It is a must for all interested in the Roman Empire and Roman Britain' Prof David J. Breeze, author of Hadrian's Wall: A History of Archaeological Thought and Roman Scotland.