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Wounds of Honour
- Empire I
- Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
- Series: Empire (Riches), Book 1
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure
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Summary
Thrilling, authentic, and action packed, this novel introduces soldier hero Marcus Valerius: a centurion stationed on Hadrian's Wall in the second century during a revolt against the Roman Empire.
Marcus Valerius Aquila has scarcely landed in Britannia when he has to run for his life - condemned to dishonorable death by power-crazed emperor Commodus. The plan is to take a new name, serve in an obscure regiment on Hadrian's Wall, and lie low until he can hope for justice. Then a rebel army sweeps down from the wastes north of the wall, and Marcus has to prove he's hard enough to lead a century in the front line of a brutal, violent war.
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- richard
- 09-04-15
Fantastic....
Excellent story line, brilliant narration and damn realistic!!! Truly worth listening to as it brings the last years of the second century Roman world to life.
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- Brooke E. Lane
- 08-04-15
Roman adventure comes alive
An excellent yarn. The battle scenes had realism and authenticity. Performance well done. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more.
Brooke Lane
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- J. Wexler
- 20-05-18
Formulaic.
Formulaic. Lacking in legionary life details. Lacking in Roman cultural details. Personalities all standard tropes. Superboy wronged, Tonto sidekick, overcomes resistance of the old guard to become the most popular boy on the beach. Must avenge wrongs by the baddies, who are equally stereotypical. Considered asking for a return.
The reader is skilled, but almost cartoonish in his voices. I felt like I was reading a Hardy boys book and was 12 again.
There is far better Roman Military genre available. I bought this based on a reader review. I will not continue the series.
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- rick kitchener
- 08-03-18
not impressed
struggl ed to finish voice and story not exciting very boring didnt get to the end
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- Steve56
- 20-05-15
Superb listening.
Loved it enjoyed every minute wishing it not to end. I cannot recommend this book enough.
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- Jack Russell s in France
- 20-05-15
Good story
Where does Wounds of Honour rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Not the best but I have listened to a lot worse. Nice to be in the roman legions era, made a good change from the detective stories I often listen toot
What was one of the most memorable moments of Wounds of Honour?
The battle scenes one was there in the midst of the blood and glory, per haps not for the very screemish
Have you listened to any of Saul Reichlin’s other performances? How does this one compare?
don't know as the first book I have listened too
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
neither
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- L
- 09-05-15
Great start
Really pleased this has finally been put on audible. Fantastic series and brilliant to be able to listen to it from the beginning at last!
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- J.
- 09-07-19
great story, average performance
not enough accent variation by the narrator which makes it harder to track who's talking
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- shane
- 26-05-19
Amazing
Amazing story and well worth the purchase. I will listen to the whole series now
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- Mrs Holmes
- 19-05-19
Boring
It may just not be to my taste, but I found this really boring. It just didn't hold my interest unfortunately.
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- Polarbear
- 08-02-19
Average story, I would continue the series if I need a book to read or if I can purchase them on sale. As for.now, I'm moving on
Average story
+ Likeable characters with some character growth
+ Great job at distinguishing the different cultures and how it pertains to characters especially auxillia life vs. legion
- Duel welding.. Srsly? Fuck off...
- Children - teenagers becoming / being made a centerion over night is jarring and very weak plot point that is tired and over used. (which normally took 10-15 years to achieve in the Imperial peeriod) over
I would suggest this book if it was I sale but I suggest Ben Kane or Goldsworthy first
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- maureen
- 28-05-17
Great story but ...
Here's the thing. I love books about the Roman empire and this is a pretty good one. I just wish I had read it in book form. The narrator sounds like an older man and the hero is only 19 years old. The voice of the main character was just wrong to my ear and it ruined the story for me. If, like me the narrator is important to you I suggest listening to the sample clip before you spend your credit.
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- Tony G
- 17-08-16
NOT BAD FOR SOMETHING I STUMBLED UPON
If he had Pebbles narrate this I think we would have a real winning series. Plenty of fast passed action with a good storyline. Worth a listen.
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- Wayne guyette
- 30-09-20
Trite
Of all the Roman Era, Legion centered novels I've read or listened to, this one is by far on the bottom my list. Why? The ugly "T" above says it all including a narrator as exciting as a buried Sparta.
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- Jake
- 11-07-19
Too warm in it's treatment of all things military
Not terrible, but the everybody in the story is too ready with a just right pithy quip, or a wise statement summing things up. I feel like it was written for and by a fan of the 19th century British empire. I believe in the pax Britannica as much as the next guy, but the dude lays it on way freaking thick.
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- Terryc
- 15-11-18
gripping adventure and solid story
A marathon of brilliant Story telling.
it is a powerful witness of events of history and intrigue as well as another adventure of Intrigue.
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- Bob2343
- 29-08-18
Great story
Great story, with a great performance. Can’t wait for book 2.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it if you like historical novels.
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- Robert
- 22-09-17
great historical fiction read!
this audiobook have strong character development as well as a good story. The performance was well done and entertaining.
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- Jnilvr
- 04-08-17
I enjoyed it. I'll read the next one.
Fans of Roman Legions in Britannia will like this story. Nicely detailed descriptions of battles and the carnage they inflict. It's a well researched and written book. I was warned about the voice of Marcus...eh...top notch voice work though.
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- Paul Harris
- 14-06-17
Well researched and a treat for the Roman History fan
If you like swords and sandals and well thought out historical fiction...this is a great series