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Under the Eagle (Eagles of the Empire 1)

Cato & Macro: Book 1

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Under the Eagle (Eagles of the Empire 1)

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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 UNDER THE EAGLE is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell.

It is AD 42, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. If adjusting to the rigours of military life isn't difficult enough for the bookish young man, he also has to contend with the disgust of his colleagues when, because of his imperial connections, he is appointed a rank above them. As second-in-command to Macro, the fearless, battle-scarred centurion who leads them, Cato has more to prove than most in the adventures that lie ahead.

Then the men discover that the army's next campaign will take them to a land of unparalleled barbarity - Britain. After the long march west, Cato and Macro undertake a special mission that will thrust them headlong into a conspiracy that threatens to topple the Emperor himself...©2000 Simon Scarrow Ancient Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Military Thriller & Suspense War & Military

Critic Reviews

Praise for Simon Scarrow: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read' (Bernard Cornwell)
A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff
Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
Gripping... ferocious and compelling, it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice
Rollicking good fun
[Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended
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good narrator good story if you like Roman empire historical fiction go listen to it

great Roman era historical fiction

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What a joy to be at the very beginning of this wonderful series. David Thorpe's narration is just right and his various voices bring the characters fully alive. I bought Book 2 as soon as I had finished Book 1.

A Joy

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Just finished. Wow. Lots of action, lots of plot. And an arc that sounds 25 books long. Can’t wait to get to the last one

Refreshing and pleasant

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the beginning of a life's tale, as weedy new recruit Cato is mentored (at first unwillingly) by veteran Macro. An adventure tale which also gives a glimpse of a time in history that was marginal to the big events of the day, but turns out to be central to who we are now. (If 'we' is the anglophone world.)

character, history, action

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This author has a infallible way in my veiw of bring humour to a book where life isn't easy or fun.

The simplicity in jokes and blunt humour mixed into the live of Roman soldiers has added this author to my library collection.

humour and reality.

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