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Britannia
- Eagles of the Empire, Book 14
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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Summary
Roman Britain, AD 52. The western tribes, inspired by the Druids' hatred of the Romans, prepare to make a stand. But can they match the discipline and courage of the legionaries?
Wounded during a skirmish, Centurion Macro remains behind in charge of the fort as Centurion Cato leads an invasion deep into the hills. Cato's mission: to cement Rome's triumph over the natives by crushing the Druid stronghold. But with winter drawing in, the terrain is barely passable through icy rain and snowstorms.
When Macro's patrols report that the natives in the vicinity of the garrison are thinning out, a terrible suspicion takes shape in the battle-scarred soldier's mind. Has the acting Governor, Legate Quintatus, underestimated the enemy, his military judgement undermined by ambition? If there is a sophisticated and deadly plan afoot, it's Cato and his men who will pay the price.
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- Simon
- 03-11-17
Scarrow's Triumph
There's no doubt about it in my mind. Simon Scarrow should be awarded a Triumph and be paraded through the streets of Rome to the cheers of thronging crowds made up of his adoring listeners. To keep a series going this long to this standard is a rare thing and to raise the bar as he has with this Britannic trilogy within the series the way he has is something I find admirable. For anyone that doesn't agree there is a role for them in a traditional Triumph :-)
This is a book full of inventive action with imaginative skirmishes and major battles of massively different types. The wonderful British tribes continue to torture the Roman invaders in all manner of fiendish ways but possibly the toughest enemy is the British weather. It's a huge slog for our favourite pair of Roman legionaries and they are tested in ways that stretch even their now legendary reserves of courage, strength and fortitude.
The narration, well of course it's Mr Keeble, one of Audible's true A-listers and so you can be sure it's of absolutely the highest standards.
It seems that finally Macro and Cato are set to shake off the rains, snow and ice of Britain in the next book. They are heading off for warmer but you'd guess not safer climes. However this trilogy of books set in my homeland will live in the memory a long, long time.
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- Norma Miles
- 02-01-16
"Perpetual Winter of the Soul"
The wonderful Simon Scarrow is never better than when Cato and Macro are battling for Rome (and themselves) against the insurgents in Britain and this story is one of his best. Not much to it, really - they go, they fight, they struggle to return. But it is the journey along the way that fills our heads with the taste of what it must have been like to be a soldier for Rome with all of it's harshness and pain and the terrors of death. And of bravery and companionship, too. Set two thousand years ago but the eternals of friendship and courage are as modern as anything today.
We have grown to know our two main protagonists through many adventures in past books but there is always something new to learn. For me,there is a reality to their stories and the picture of life in the legions when death was delivered so up close and personal which is viscerally captured without undue melodrama. And interwoven are little daily life details like dice games and the paperwork needed for the smooth running of a fort.
The whole is narrated perfectly by Jonathan Keeble. He helps bring all of the characters to life and matches his reading to the pace of the story. An excellent book, highly recommended and, although knowledge of the earlier Eagle stories enhances the pleasure, this could certainly be enjoyed as a stand alone.
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- England fan 1
- 30-12-15
Another fantastic performance for a fantastic book
I really enjoyed this. Listened nonstop until the end. More please.
I just want to add Jonathan's performance brings the whole story to life he is really fantastic.
Thanks to all involved.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-01-24
Great character development.
fantastic story, this series got me into reading when I was a young lad struggling with dyslexia
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- Anonymous User
- 05-06-23
Bad history,
The druids were defeated, but mona was not taken, there was no harassment on the way back ,the subjugation of mona was called off , as this was the army that had to go and fight and defeat Boudica at Watling Street
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- peter banks
- 10-03-23
amazing
If you're a fan of Roman fiction, then you absolutely have to check out this series of books. They are simply perfect, and the Audible version is made even better thanks to the incredible performance by Jonathan Keeble. His narration is pitch-perfect, keeping the pace just right and bringing all the right emotions to the story. It's so refreshing to find an audiobook where the reader doesn't let you down, and Keeble absolutely nails it with this one. So if you're looking for a gripping, immersive Roman adventure, look no further than this series - you won't regret it!
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- EddyB1
- 21-01-23
Britannia
These just keep getting better and better. Bring on the next one. Macro and Cato, Legionaries of Rome.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-11-22
A winter's tale.
Simon Scarrow 's ",The Enpire strikes back" moment .
Cato & Macro's darkest hours so far.
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- Harry Moore
- 12-11-22
Best yet
Absolutely loved this volume. Felt real pain and suspense through quality writing, making we not want to stop listening
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- Rachel
- 11-06-22
nothing short of spectacular
Brilliant series.
Jonathan is spot on with his voicing of Macro and Cato, inclusive of other characters.
I am an avid reader however since having children, it's been difficult. Needless to say, I've easily hammered through my favourite novels via audible, and above most, this series.
I would certainly recommend this audible or the series in book format if you have the time. fantastic
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