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The Road to Rome
- Forgotten Legion Chronicles 3
- Narrated by: Michael Praed
- Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The third novel in The Forgotten Legion trilogy takes the main protagonists from North Africa back to Rome in the build-up to the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Having survived the perils of a journey across half the world, Romulus and Tarquinius are press-ganged into the legions, which are under imminent threat of annihilation by the Egyptians. Meanwhile in Rome, Romulus's twin sister Fabiola lives in fear for her life, loved by Brutus, but wooed by Marcus Antonius, his deadly enemy. Soon after, Romulus fights at Zela, the vicious battle where Caesar famously said, 'Veni, vidi, vici'. Tarquinius, separated from Romulus in the chaos of war, hides in Alexandria, searching for guidance. But mortal danger awaits them both. From the battlefields of Asia Minor and North Africa, to the lawless streets of Rome and the gladiator arena, they face death daily, until on the Ides of March, the twins are reunited and must decide either to back or to betray Caesar on his day of destiny.
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- Thomas
- 10-05-19
really enjoyed this
really enjoyed the last book in the series. I had read some. negative reviews, but personally found it tied up the series nicely.
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- T
- 11-25-12
A fourth book please.
An excellent book couldn't wait to read it after first two novels, anxiously hoping for a fourth book in the series in the near future. Narrator Michael Praed was easy to listen to and not Americanized and fake.will definitely be listening to some more books narrated by Mr Praed.
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- David B.
- 03-10-19
hugely enjoyable
excellent narration, good storyline with well rounded characters. Good historical detail a very good book
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- Neil
- 03-06-15
Excellent
This book will have you hooked from the start ! The long and hard travels across far off lands shrouded in the mists of antiquity. A must listen to for any history buff.
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- Mr. G. Laing
- 10-15-13
Excellent book with great narrator
Would you consider the audio edition of The Road to Rome to be better than the print version?
Impossible to say
Have you listened to any of Michael Praed’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Michael Praed is one of the best narrators I have listened to
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
I have now read and listened to all the Ben Kane books as I think his style of writing is excellent - this along with mp's excellent narration makes it a pleasure to listen to
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- Chris W
- 03-12-19
Ben Kane = quality Roman storytelling!
I’m a big Ben Kane fan, read many of his books. This one is entertaining and enjoyable throughout.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-23-18
Wow
Love the detail and book series. Ben Kane is an amazing author and this series is one of his best.
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- Poppey
- 03-12-18
Compelling
This has been a compelling trilogy with all roads leading to Rome and the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar. There were very sad moments along the road, like the death of Brennus, whom I had become quite fond of. I wish I could say the same of Fabiola, but her conniving finally caught up with her and it was really the only outcome.
After becoming emotionally invested in the characters and their lives over three books, the following book I started next day just seemed to be so dead. The sign of a truly first class writer.
And, one should not forget the narrator, who goes a long way to either make or break a book.
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- Good Grain
- 09-22-17
Consistently gripping
To give an idea of what this trilogy is like, cross the epic scope of the movie Gladiator with the propulsive storytelling style of the show 24 and you will begin to have some idea of how gripping it is.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-21-17
final bit
not as good as the first two parts but well worth a listen. Great epic overall though and the author certainly knows ancient Rome.
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- CT
- 12-07-16
A Great trilogy
An excellent conclusion to the trilogy which mixes fact and function into great entertainment. I hope Ben Kane will do a fourth book in this Forgotten legion series as there are still plot lines to follow and questions awaiting answers.
I thoroughly recommend it and I have listened to many in this genre.
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- Deni O'Hanlon
- 12-21-21
Love love love Ben Kane
What a fabulous Trilogy, the narrator was awesome and wow, what a story teller loved it!!!
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- Sweetheart1
- 09-17-20
wow !
what an epic ending! thank Mithros for that final chapter...I'm so glad i was talked into listening to that first book after my initial misgivings over this narrator..the whole series was brilliant. and that ending leaves room for at least 1 more book (hint hint Mr Kane😘)
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- greg barr
- 01-13-19
loved it
A master piece, has me hungering for more. Listen to or read this series. It is not to be missed.
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- Marc Percival
- 12-31-18
The Road to Rome
This is an excellent rate and tantalizingly prepares the reader for further addition to the series.
Great action, complex characters and a faithful treatment of the Roman Civil War. great work Ben
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- Anonymous User
- 07-09-18
Captivating
I totally immersed myself in this series. I enjoyed the dynamics of the plot and historical context in which the books were set. A magnificent way to escape.
