Britannia Eagles of the Empire 14, Simon Scarrow
Britannia Eagles of the Empire 14, Simon Scarrow
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Britannia (Eagles of the Empire 14)

Author: Simon Scarrow

Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Unabridged: 12 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Headline

Published: 12/22/2015

Synopsis

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.

(P)2015 Headline Digital

About Simon Scarrow

Simon Scarrow is the acclaimed author of multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, including Tyrant of Rome, Revenge of Rome and The Gladiator.He is also the author of many other acclaimed novels including the Sunday Times bestseller A Death in Berlin. With T. J. Andrews he has co-written Warrior, focusing on the rebel chief Caratacus, and Arena, following the career of a gladiator hero, and more.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Phillip on June 25, 2024

This book is about a tragic military expedition that was doomed by Legate Quintatus whose pursuit of glory doomed many. Quintatus wanted to end the British tribes resistance to Roman rule by eliminating the Druids whose influence united them. What he didn't take in account was the harsh Winter weath......more

Goodreads review by Kate on January 03, 2018

Loved this! A very strong addition to the series, crammed to the gills with action and tension. One of the best of the series and quite possibly my favourite.......more

Goodreads review by Bill on November 08, 2016

Another fantastic read from my favorite author! I wish he could write faster because I just love reading about Cato and Macro. If you haven't read this series then I am very jealous because you have so many books to read. Few authors paint such a realistic picture of a fascinating period in history.......more

Goodreads review by Kirsten on April 07, 2019

It's not often that you read a book where the odds are so overwhelmingly not in the heroes favour. Carrying on with my Roman reading theme, this was probably the first one I've read where the Roman's aren't out on top, where their military might is no match for the weather and the sheer number of th......more

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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 The Times

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 Parmenion Books

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 Winternights Blog

Praise for Simon's earlier novels 'A good, uncomplicated, rip-roaring read Mail on Sunday

I don't need this kind of competition

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 Living History

An engrossing storyline, full of teeth-clenching battles, political machinations, treachery, honour, love and death...More please!

Tremendous Daily Express

Scarrow's rank with the best Independent

Scarrow's engaging pair of heroes... top stuff Daily Telegraph

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