Danube Legion, Laurence Read
Danube Legion, Laurence Read
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Danube Legion

Author: Laurence Read

Narrator: Cherry McIntosh

Unabridged: 17 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/16/2025


Synopsis

The Roman war machine is on the move But behind the Centurions and Legionaries, a vast support network grinds into motion mobilising a new legion towards a hostile river border, its human cogs turning across Roman society: from downtrodden bath slaves, to legionary blacksmiths trying to get through the day, from unscrupulous traders who supply food and materials to corrupt politicians with their own cynical motives.
Danube Legion is the darkly amusing story of what happens behind the scenes – the chaotic, the venal, the incompetent and the corrupt. In amongst it all, and driving most of it, is Lady Lassalia, a ruthless merchant out to ensure her place in Roman society.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on July 05, 2024

I genuinely loved this book, even though as a rule I'm not a fan of historical fiction . The characters are wonderful and the richness of detail astonishing. It manages that difficult trick of making a historical period usually characterised by cliche into something real and tangible and - most impr......more

Goodreads review by Charles on November 26, 2024

Just brilliant. A rip roaring yarn set in Roman times. The author has blended a wonderful cast of characters into a highly entertaining book.......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on June 13, 2024

A great look at the Roman army in the time of Trajan, but from the bottom up instead of through the eyes of the commanders.......more