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The Course of Honour

By: Lindsey Davis
Narrated by: Diana Bishop
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He has no money, no reputation and no famous ancestors.' The love story of the Emperor Vespasian, who brought peace to Rome after years of strife, and his mistress, the freed slave woman Caenis, this book recreates Ancient Rome's most turbulent period - the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero and Vespasian's rise to power.

As their forbidden romance blossoms, Caenis is embroiled in political intrigue, while Vespasian embarks on a glorious career. Years pass, then Vespasian risks all in the climactic struggle for power - bringing hope for Rome, but a threat to the relationship that has endured for so long.

©1997 Lindsey Davis (P)2014 Audible Studios Crime Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery Fiction Crime Ancient History Rome

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I first heard this over 10 years ago and have read and listened many times since. It is just one of the best written love stories I've come across. Fitting well with the record of history, it brings one of Rome's great characters to vivid life as well as giving a believable voice to his lady love.
It also taught me my Emperors down to Domitian.
Whether you'll be as taken with it we'll have to see!

excellent love story

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I have just finished The Couse of Honour for the third time. I also finished it in flood of tears for the third time. The two main characters are strongly drawn as real people. I respect Diana Bishop for her ability as a writer and for the amount of research she has put into this book.

The best book I ever had from Audible.

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a wonderful love story about real people in a true background of Imperial Rome. Very moving.

Well told moving story

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Excellent story well told
Great combination of Roman social history with an engaging storyline.
I would highly recommend this

Fascinating and engaging

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My favourite Lindsey Davis bar of literary gold! Very well read. It kept me entertained on early morning walks to work through the Arctic wasteland of England in winter!

5 star book, 5 star audial rendition!

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