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The Eagle in the Sand

Eagles of the Empire, Book 7

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The Eagle in the Sand

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: Russell Boulter
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About this listen

If you don't know Simon Scarrow, you don't know Rome!

The Eagle in the Sand is the action-packed seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Eagles of the Empire series. Essential reading for fans of Bernard Cornwell.

Judaea in AD 46. Roman centurions Cato and Macro have been posted to Judaea for a 'hearts and minds' operation. The Empire needs to win over the locals after some of their religious figures have started revolts - and since the Romans crucified the last charismatic Judaean leader, the natives' rebellions have become bolder.

Not only are these small villages causing trouble, but there are also thousands of Parthians eager to fight Rome. With the threat of suicide attacks and even all-out war, Cato and Macro have their peace-keeping work cut out....

©2006 Simon Scarrow (P)2012 Headline Digital Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Mystery War & Military Exciting Heartfelt Scary Military Rome

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"Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best." ( Independent)
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Loved the twists but found the change of accents to be Liverpudlians disconcerting prefer other

Another great story

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great story that carries on the exploits of the two officers. well read and good content.

excellent

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Narrator is brilliant. It is the hardest job in the world to characterise a reading but Russell Boulter does a fantastic job. The story as ever is boys own adventure made all the more enjoyable because I have spent several days at Petra.

Never disappointing

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I don't like the narrator, Jonathan keeble is far better, his voice characters are easy to recognise and follow, unlike Russell Boulter's attempt.

good, very good as always

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I never tire of Simon Scarrow’s books. Well written, interesting and exciting. I love the characters and the scrapes they get into. Recommend

Another great book in the series

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