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A Man at Arms

By: Steven Pressfield
Narrated by: George Guidall
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From an acclaimed master of historical fiction comes an epic saga about a reluctant hero, the Roman Empire, and the rise of a new power.

Jerusalem and the Sinai desert, AD 55. In the turbulent aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus, agents of the Roman Empire receive information about a pilgrim bearing an incendiary letter from a religious fanatic calling himself Paul the Apostle to insurrectionists in Corinth. What's in the letter could bring down an empire.

The Romans hire a former legionary, a solitary man-at-arms named Telamon to intercept the letter and destroy the courier. Telamon fights for money, not principles. He's been promised a rich reward; should he fail, the punishment is death by crucifixion. But once he meets the courier, Telamon experiences an extraordinary conversion, and instead of carrying out the mission, takes on the Empire.

In his first novel of the ancient world in 13 years, the best-selling author of Gates of Fire and Tides of War returns with a gripping saga of conquest and rebellion, bloodshed and faith.

©2021 Steven Pressfield (P)2021 Recorded Books Ancient Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Military Mystery Thriller & Suspense War & Military Middle East Ancient History War

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The author reached into another world for this story. The narrator brought it to life.

I lived it

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I was caught up early and swept along through most of this epic tale. Occasionally too much detail but action packed and well informed enough to be worth persevering.

Fantastic story

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I’ve read a lot of historical fiction. In my experience, the author stretches a predictable formula over historical facts.

Mr Pressfield’s book is, in many ways, a predictable formula. Essentially, a rock hard worldly man partnered to an innocent girl on a shared journey. The historical context is that of the New Testament which is similarly familiar.

And yet, this tale is distinctly fresh, riveting, real to the senses and emotionally engaging.

The writing is epic without the feeling the author is trying to make it so.

Brilliant from start to finish.

Brilliant and brutal and beautifully written

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The other reviews say it all, was engrossed throughout. Wasn’t what I expected at all. Thoroughly enjoyed it and glad it is was on audible plus

Fantastic

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George Guidalls voice is the right one for this book, though I did not feel so at first, and the writing is, as always, brilliant with Steven Pressfield

Fantastic and thought provoking

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