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Britannia (Eagles of the Empire 14)

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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 Now a Sunday Times bestseller!

Simon Scarrow's veteran Roman soldier heroes face a cunning and relentless enemy in BRITANNIA.

Roman Britain, AD 52. The western tribes, inspired by the Druids' hatred of the Romans, prepare to make a stand. But can they match the discipline and courage of the legionaries?

Wounded during a skirmish, Centurion Macro remains behind in charge of the fort as Prefect Cato leads an invasion deep into the hills. Cato's mission: to cement Rome's triumph over the natives by crushing the Druid stronghold. But with winter drawing in, the terrain is barely passable through icy rain and snowstorms.

When Macro's patrols report that the natives in the vicinity of the garrison are thinning out, a terrible suspicion takes shape in the battle-scarred soldier's mind. Has the acting Governor, Legate Quintatus, underestimated the enemy, his military judgement undermined by ambition? If there is a sophisticated and deadly plan afoot, it's Cato and his men who will pay the price.
Includes maps and charts.

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Critic Reviews

A new book in Simon Scarrow's long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy... It is heartening for fans of Cato and Macro that their adventures remain as lively as ever (Antonia Senior)
Fourteen books in and he manages to make the series fresh again, a new depth to Macro and Cato, a new edge to the Roman world and conflicts in Britannia, all achieved with style and a simply splendid plot line. Highly recommended
Britannia ... among the very best and quite possibly my favourite. From the opening chapter, Scarrow plunges us deep into a place that is as dangerous as it is atmospheric, the winter creeping in, beset by the hostility of the people who live in these hills... The action and drama never let up from first to last pages... There is one scene in particular involving Cato and boats during a great storm that is absolutely fantastic, brilliantly written and imagined
Praise for Simon's earlier novels 'A good, uncomplicated, rip-roaring read
I don't need this kind of competition (Bernard Cornwell)
Simon Scarrow's stories of Roman military action in Britain have gathered quite a fan club and it's not hard to see why... Scarrow is highly skilled at describing violent action... for those who like their historical fiction to include plenty of bloody thrills and spills
An engrossing storyline, full of teeth-clenching battles, political machinations, treachery, honour, love and death...More please! (Elizabeth Chadwick)
Tremendous
Scarrow's rank with the best
Scarrow's engaging pair of heroes... top stuff
What an amazing roller-coaster of a ride... this book is fantastic... So startlingly good, so utterly readable - and so very, very courageous (Manda Scott)
Gripping and moving story about the war and the protagonists' fractured friendships... [Scarrow's] sense of plot and pace is strong
All stars
Most relevant
PooR Cato, how can he take much more ? He's a true hero and in this book he has to deal with so much going wrong, it could easily have been his last chapter but thankfully he defeats the odds and escaped to live another day. A good story with lots happening.

Tragedy finds,a home

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I never fail to become involved in each new book in this series. Great read.

Britannia by Simon Scarrow

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I found listening instead of reading a whole new experience. Enjoyed it and will look for more audio versions. I'v read the whole series so far and enjoyed them all. With audio books you can carry them in your phone. Most convenient .

If you’ve listened to books by Simon Scarrow before, how does this one compare?

First book

What does Jonathan Keeble bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Different voices.

Did Britannia inspire you to do anything?

Yes looking forward to the next book. Great series.

Waiting the next book

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Simon Scarrow brings more of the ancient world to life in another great episode of Cato and Macro.

A continuous master piece from the master himself.

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