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The Fort

City of Victory, Book 1

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The Fort

By: Adrian Goldsworthy
Narrated by: Stephen Perring
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From best-selling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, a profoundly authentic, action-packed adventure set on Rome's Danubian frontier.

AD 105: Dacia

The Dacian kingdom and Rome are at peace, but no one thinks that it will last. Sent to command an isolated fort beyond the Danube, centurion Flavius Ferox can sense that war is coming but also knows that enemies may be closer to home.

Many of the Brigantes under his command are former rebels and convicts, as likely to kill him as obey an order. And then there is Hadrian, the emperor's cousin, and a man with plans of his own.

©2021 Adrian Goldsworthy (P)2021 W F Howes Action & Adventure Ancient Fantasy Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Rome War

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Loved the story. Loved the Narrator.

However, I am sick of Audible using different Narrators for for continuations of a series. I respect this technically is separate from Adrian's previous trilogy but it's the same characters.

This is an on going issue with many series and sadly using a different narrator completely changes the characters. VERY ANNOYING

Audible disappoints once again

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The first in a new series following on from the three part Vindolanda, and continuing the army exploits of Flavius Ferox, now posted to an isolated fort in Dacia, 105 AD. War is brooding, trouble continuing to follow Ferox wherever he goes. A word to the wise: don't join up to his cohort if you want a peaceful life. Good characters, vividly visual and atmospheric descriptions of the military daily life both in and out of battles, thrills, an hint of romance, humour and a blend of well researched fact and fiction.
Narration is by Stephen Peering who voices the large assortment of protagonists with disparate tones and inflections, keeping them individually distinctive. His reading is clear and we'll modulated and he keeps a fast pace througout. There are a few odd pronunciations occasionally as well as audible intakes of breath at times towards the end of sentences but overall his performance is sound, inclusive and further enhances the story.

The author is a fine historian and his story is punctuated with fascinating details, perfect for lovers of stories set in the times of Ancient Rome.
Definitely recommended.

"War is grim and best left to men."

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The narrators constant mispronounciation really ruined this book for me, as well as his lack of emphasis on certain phrases. What a shame as I've enjoyed the others.

The dreadful narration

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The story took quite a while to gain momentum but it got there in the end. I’ve listened to better but still worthy of listening to the conclusion and left wondering if there’s a follow on book

A bit slow to get going but OK

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Slow and complicated at first but develops to a gripping tale, it also highlights the fact that nothing really changes in war and politics.
The narration is top notch

Blood and gore

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loved the story, the characters, the plot and the narration is excellent. just purchased the 2nd part. I hope this won't be the end.

excellent storyline, well worth the investment

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Bought this book after hearing the authors interview on the podcast " emperors of rome " as he came across very Interesting so was excited to hear what he had wrote. After listening to it i must agree with one if the other reviews that was given. i found the book quite hard to follow in places, not sure if it's the way its wrote or the way the narrator is reading as I felt like he was in an a rush to finish. The book has an extremely strong finish but the first 8hrs felt like hard work as opposed to an enjoyable listen.

Didn't love it

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very slow going ,any thing exciting happened in the last three chapters .
what a pity .

excellent for seeding me to sleep

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Excellent plot line and narration superb. will continue with this authour's work and look forward to the next rendition

Great storytelling

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The last three books were great.
I enjoyed the siege setting, it’s a nice change of pace

Another great book in the series

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