Valerio Massimo Manfredi

[BigWords]

I've managed to get my hands on quite a number of Valerio Massimo Manfredi's novels, but save for the Alexander trilogy (which I really don't have time at the moment to devote enough care and attention to) which is the best book to begin with? I'm split between Tyrant, The Last Legion and Pharaoh (I'm sure they are all stand-alone books), and was wondering if anyone has thoughts on the books...

[Kell]

I've not read any yet, but I have THe Last Legion on my TBR pile waiting for me to get to it (it's been there a while, but I'm determined to get to it shortly!). Sorry I can't be any help there. I do think they're stand alones though.

[Mysterioso]

I've read four of the Roman ones- 'The Last Legion', 'The Lost Army', 'The Tower' and 'The Ides of March' and it's not imperative to read any of these in order as they all work as stand-alones. Great writer with brilliant attention to historical detail- can highly recommend!

[BigWords]

I'll start with The Last Legion. I was pointed in the direction of his books a while ago but never got around to reading them.

[vinay87]

I've been meaning to read his books, especially his Alexander series... But I'm waiting to find second hand copies at the used books store.

[BigWords]

There seems to be a small row of his books in every second hand bookshop in Fife, so it must be a regional distribution problem. I'm quite enjoying what I've read so far, but finding time to read seems to be almost impossible at the moment.