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Under the Eagle

Eagles of the Empire, Book 1

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Under the Eagle

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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If you don't know Simon Scarrow, you don't know Rome!

Under the Eagle is the gripping first novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Eagles of the Empire series. A must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.

AD 42, Germany. Tough, brutal and unforgiving. That's how new recruit Cato is finding life in the Roman Second Legion. He may have contacts in high places, but he could really use a friend amongst his fellow soldiers right now. Cato has been promoted above his comrades at the order of the Emperor and is deeply resented by the other men. But he quickly earns the respect of his Centurion, Macro, a battle-hardened veteran as rough and ready as Cato is quick-witted and well-educated. They are poles apart, but soon realise they have a lot to learn from one another.

On a campaign to Britannia - a land of utter barbarity - an enduring friendship begins. But as they undertake a special mission to thwart a conspiracy against the Emperor they rapidly find themselves in a desperate fight to survive....

©2001 Simon Scarrow (P)2013 Headline Publishing Group Ltd. Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military

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"I don't need this sort of competition." (Bernard Cornwell)
Engaging Plot • Historical Accuracy • Excellent Narration • Military Authenticity • Intriguing Mystery • Great Reader

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Injecting British colloquialisms into a Roman story is a good way to relate it to modern times I suppose. I'm sure the Romans talked as rough as any military folks could.

It's a bit like the life of Brian Monty Python movie

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Great story that has such great promise. Attention to detail, deep intrigue and captivating action. Highly recommended!

Absolutely amazing!

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This was a simple book easy to listen to allowing me to experience life in a Roman army

Another good book b Scarrow

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The book is a master piece and the series as a whole is too. I hope they add book two soon I’ve read the whole series once through but listening to it while I’m at work has been such a great way to pass the day. Voice acting was beautifully done!

Favorite series of all time

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Scarrow tells a good, historically believable story that holds your interest. I’m a sucker for tales of the glory of Rome!

Good Yarn

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