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  • By: Ben Kane
  • Narrated by: Ben Kane, Philip Stevens
  • Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary

From Sunday Times best-selling author Ben Kane comes a collection of short stories:

"Sands of the Arena"

Can a wet-behind-the-ears gladiator survive a bloody contest ordered by Emperor Caligula?

"The Shrine"

Centurion Tullus discovers that Fate will always hold him in her grip.

"The Arena"

Legionary Piso's much anticipated payday plays out very differently than he expected.

"Eagles in the East"

Caught up in a bloody rebellion, Centurion Tullus battles to keep his men alive.

"Eagles in the Wilderness"

Bored with retirement, Centurion Tullus takes service with an amber merchant, voyaging to unknown, dangerous lands far beyond the empire.

"Hannibal: Good Omens"

History's most famous general seeks the gods' approval before his war with Rome.

"The March"

Romulus and Tarquinius travel to the ends of the earth, searching for their lost friend Brennus.
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Trip down memory lane

Wonderful collection of stories based on most of Ben Kanes previous novels. It’s like an extension/follow on to the end of past books.
It also includes prologues read by the Author himself.

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Brilliant As usual

It was great having the different stories. I can't wait to hear from tullus again.
Please, please, please write about romulus and remus.

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  • 25-09-21

Great Stories

Really enjoyed this book, it was great to revisit Ben's other books which are some of the best I have read.

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Sands of the Arena and other stories

Terrific series of short stories which work very well on audio. I have read and enjoyed Ben Kane's books and this offering, in the absence of a complete novel, proves what a good storyteller he is

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  • 18-08-22

Really really good

Great collection of short stories with both new and old characters. Really enjoyed it. Look forward to more.

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