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Vindolanda

By: Adrian Goldsworthy
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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AD 98. The bustling army base at Vindolanda lies on the northern frontier of Britannia and the entire Roman world. In just over 20 years' time, the Emperor Hadrian will build his famous wall. But for now, defences are weak as tribes rebel against Rome.

It falls to Flavius Ferox, Briton and Roman centurion, to keep the peace. But it will take more than just a soldier's courage to survive life in Roman Britain.

©2017 Adrian Goldsworthy (P)2017 W.F. Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Historical Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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While an excellent Roman historical novel it lacks the historical background about the early parts of Emperor Trajan's reign; this only becomes evident in the last chapter. Goldsworthy is an excellent historian, but needs some polishing as a historical novelist. The reader can come confused with the number of characters, especially on the Roman side. He could learn from Scarrow and Kane in putting together a novel.

Very good, but confusing in parts

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Even though Goldsworthy can find himself not fleshing out his characters enough.. this novel is thoroughly enjoyable. As a lover of Roman history , particularly, Roman military history, I found this novel to be a first class depiction of the structure and everyday life of a Roman soldier. Ferox is a wonderful character and a classic Centurion.

Do yourself a favour and immerse yourself in This world.

First Class depiction of the Roman Military

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Hoping for a military story but instead got a book trying hard to be a anti hero slash romance slash sleuth story that was boring.
Will not bother with the books that will follow in this story.

Trying to hard to be to many things.

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Most books I can find a way to enjoy.. but not this one! Tried a number of times but it just doesn't work for me

Bad pick.

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