The Sword of Revenge

Name: The Sword of Revenge
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Jack Ludlow
ISBN: 9781399164726

Author: Jack Ludlow

Series: Republic Trilogy #2

Narrator: David Thorpe

Unabridged: 12 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 08/01/2023

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

Rome has lost its greatest warrior; Aulus Cornelius is dead. Although he is hailed as a hero, the betrayal by cowardly governor Flaminus is not forgotten. Aulus' death has left his sons with grave responsibilities. While Titus swears vengeance against Flaminus, and to become as great a general as his father, Quintus chooses to pursue politics - under the guidance of Lucius Falerius, now the most powerful senator in Rome. Despite his fortune, Lucius is haunted by the prophecy that binds his fate to Aulus'. As he trains his son, Marcellus, he manipulates the Cornelius family to his own ends. Meanwhile, the young Aquila considers his mother's deathbed revelation. With only a mysterious eagle amulet left to him, Aquila joins a band of mercenaries. Unknowingly, he heads straight into the heart of a slave uprising and closer to a destiny entwined with that of the Roman Republic.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Margareth8537

Audiobook read by Nick Boulton Very good sequel......more

Goodreads review by Brentman99

The second book in a three book series, this edition continued the story with just Lucius as his childhood friend and ally was killed in the previous book. I was a bit disappointed by the cover picture and title, as they make it seem that an Excalibre-like sword will emerge. That doesn't happen. One......more

Goodreads review by Jason

I felt like this story lagged much direction. Not much happened. And I really dislike the writing style. Sentences are waaayy too long and time jumps are easily overlooked. The series claims to be a top ten best-seller but I sort of doubt it. Will finish the series but definitely my least favourite b......more

Goodreads review by René

Some good passages showing how life more than likely was for slaves in Rome's empire. However, it remains a plot built on too many unlikely coincidences, with a very short ending to this volume when one expected more.......more

Goodreads review by Karin

A satisfactory continuation of the story started in Pillars of Rome......more